Plan Ahead For Your Furnace Maintenance & Replacement

Even though we are all ready for spring and warmer weather, mother nature has other plans.

With temperatures dipping below freezing again, the furnace automatically becomes our most favourite appliance in the home. Keeping your furnace in excellent working condition is important for its longevity and ensuring you can get the most out of the life of your furnace. Knowing your furnace will last, on average, 15-20 years before it will need to be replaced will help you plan for this expensive event.

Proper maintenance and furnace repairs will extend its life and keep you from paying for a new furnace too early.

Assuming you have been doing consistent furnace maintenance and its not time to replace your furnace, it may be time to have your furnace repaired. Some common signs that its time to call First Klass Mechanical for a potential furnace repair are:

Shortage of heat

A sign that there is a problem is if your furnace is that it is not producing enough heat and it is noticeably less then in the past.

Strange sounds

If you hear rattling, grinding, banging or other unusual sounds coming from your furnace, it could be a warning of a mechanical problem.

Unpleasant odors

A potential problem with a furnace’s electrical components could be unusual smells such as burning.

Short cycling

If your furnace turns on and off frequently, it may be a sign that there is a problem with the thermostat or other electrical components.

Increasing energy bills

If you notice your energy bills have had a significant increase without an obvious explanation, it may be a sign that your furnace is not efficiently functioning.

Reduced air quality

If you excessive dust in your home out of nowhere, it may be a sign that your furnace is not filtering the air properly.

Regular maintenance and furnace repairs will definitely extend the life of your furnace and delay the large expense of a replacement. Always make sure you have a professional diagnose your furnace with a trained eye and they will be able to tell you if the problem can be repaired, if its worth the cost or if your furnace should be replaced.

When preparing for an unavoidable expense, like replacing a furnace, it is best to begin planning to put money aside for the upcoming cost. This way, you can replace the furnace on your own schedule, instead of being blindsided with the cost. If it does catch you by surprise and you don’t have the funds available to purchase the new furnace out right, don’t worry, there are financing options available through First Klass Mechanical. This mean that if the furnace repairs and furnace maintenance were no longer cutting it and you have to spring for a new furnace, you can do so with monthly installments! This will ensure that the larger expense is structured in a way that works with your budget to make this impossible or uncomfortable situation, possible and perhaps even easy!