Your furnace works nonstop during the colder months of the year. This intense workload often causes older furnaces to stop working on some of the coldest days of the year in Rapid City. You may not even think it’s a possibility until you come home to a freezing house one day. Then you’re in crisis mode, and that’s not the most advantageous place to be. The Street Heating and Cooling team can help. We’ve pulled together this list of symptoms that your furnace may be showing that will let you know a replacement may be necessary.
Some rooms are colder than others
If your rooms aren’t heating evenly, your furnace may be failing. Sometimes this problem can be solved by ensuring your ductwork is properly sealed. Properly sealing your ducts can not only keep your home evenly heated, but it can prevent your furnace from working harder than it needs to. You could save your furnace and save some money with increased energy efficiency.
Your furnace is noisy
Have a noisy furnace inspected by the pros at Street Heating and Cooling. Some people find that their system is actually too small for their home, which can cause it to switch on and off more frequently. And rattling sounds could mean inner pieces aren’t working properly.
Too many repairs
You probably realize that older furnaces often fail, and before that happens they become less and less energy efficient. If you’re needing furnace repair frequently, it’s time to start researching a new system. Delaying a new purchase could end up costing you more money in the long run.
The average life of a furnace or boiler is about 15 years. So, if your system is getting older, it could be to you advantage to get a new, efficient and quiet system. In Rapid City, the team at Street Heating and Cooling can help you decide what would be best for you and your home. Call us at 605-206-3915 to set up an appointment with us.