When Is It Time to Replace Your HVAC System?

Outdoor air conditioning units.One of the best things about HVAC systems is that they last, on average, for 15 years. That means that you can rest easy knowing that you won’t have a massive expense like replacing an air conditioner or furnace every few years.

When you move into a newly built home or a newer lived-in home, you typically won’t have to worry about HVAC system replacement.

But as time flies by, and it usually does, you’ll need to start thinking about replacing your HVAC system or some of its components.

While some systems might last longer than 15 or 20 years, the older they get, the more costly they become. Older furnaces and air conditioners require more repairs and maintenance visits than newer models.

Older systems also run less efficiently than newer ones, which means they’ll cost you more when it comes time to pay your energy bill.

7 Signs You Need to Fix or Replace Your HVAC System

As your system ages, how do you know when it’s time to repair or replace large and expensive components like the furnace or air conditioner?

In addition to scheduling a review with a reputable HVAC company like Enhanced Heating & Air Conditioning, here are 7 signs to help you understand when your furnace or air conditioner needs replacing.

  1. Noise: Excessive noise is a good indicator that something is wrong with your HVAC system. It may refer technicians to the duct system, furnace, or air conditioner.
  2. Dust: Air ducts that have leaks or hole in them can draw in lots of dust from between your walls and cause that dust to be spread throughout your home.
  3. Too Hot or Cold: You might slowly notice that one or more rooms in your home aren’t getting the heating or cooling that they should be and, over time, it will slowly get worse. This is a good indication that your HVAC system isn’t working properly.
  4. Over 10 Years Old: While many furnaces and air conditioners will last up to 20 years, once the system components hit 10 years, it might be time to start thinking about saving for new ones as maintenance and energy bills will only increase over time.
  5. Humidity: As systems age, they simply don’t work as well as they use to, and as a result, they aren’t able to control the humidity levels in your home as well as they should. A system that needs to be repaired or replaced will allow your home to be too dry in the winter and too humid in the summer.
  6. Increased Maintenance: While all systems require annual and semiannual maintenance, if you find yourself constantly calling us to fix your furnace or air conditioner, it might be time to consider replacing it altogether.
  7. Increasing Energy Bills: As furnaces and air conditioner get older, they begin costing more money in relation to their energy consumption. Older machines have to work harder to produce the same amount of heating or cooling, which means your energy bills will increase as they get older.

For more information about your home HVAC system or to schedule a tune-up, contact Enhanced Heating & Air Conditioning today: 302-836-1921.