Furnace Repair

Furnaces typically last between 18 and 20 years, but your heater’s age isn’t the only thing you should consider when determining whether it’s time to replace it or not. Instead, it would help if you thought about how much it costs to run and maintain the furnace. A good rule of thumb is that if the cost to repair your furnace is more than 50 percent of the cost of a new one; you should consider replacing it. However, if your furnace is at least 18 years old, you should give yourself more leeway. The older your furnace is, the less stringent you should be with that 50 percent rule. For example, if you have a furnace that’s 19 years old, you might consider replacing it if a needed repair costs 10 percent or more of the cost of a new furnace. It would help to consider your heating costs when determining whether to replace your furnace. If your bills are constantly rising, your furnace correctly isn’t as efficient as it used to be, and you should think about getting a newer, more energy-efficient model. To talk to a professional HVAC technician about the pros and cons of replacing your furnace, call Patriot Pros for a free, no-obligation quote.