If your current heating system is getting up in age, you may be trying to decide when is the best time to make the upgrade to a new furnace. On one hand, you want to get as much life as possible out of your existing system before replacing it. Yet, you don’t want to put off a new installation so long that you run into major heating problems.
You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of prioritizing a new furnace now instead of putting it off for later this year. Then give our team a call to discuss your furnace replacement in New Orleans in greater detail.
There Is No Time Like the Present
Upgrading your older furnace to a new model now ensures that you’re prepared before any issues arise. Many homeowners put off an upgrade until their furnace completely fails, which is more likely to happen during the winter months when your system is working hard to keep your home warm.
Needing an emergency replacement can lead to rushed decisions and higher installation costs because you need emergency service. Instead, you can plan an upgrade while your existing heater is still operational. This gives you time to research options, talk to our team about installation details, compare models, and choose a furnace that perfectly fits your family’s needs.
Don’t Risk a Surprise Breakdown
An older furnace is more likely to break down during the coldest weeks of winter. These system failures can leave you and your family without heat when you need it most—posing both safety and health risks. Extreme temperatures can add strain to already aging components, increasing the likelihood of costly repairs.
Even if your older furnace doesn’t break down completely, you may face safety concerns like carbon monoxide leaks or overheating. When you upgrade to a more technologically sound system, you eliminate the risks associated with outdated components and ensure that your family remains safe and warm. A new furnace also comes with a manufacturer’s warranties that offers even more peace of mind.
Save Money on Utility Costs
One of the easiest ways to justify upgrading your older furnace is the potential for energy savings. Older models are less efficient to begin with and have likely lost energy efficiency over the years on top of that. Having a lower AFUE rating of 70 to 80 means your system is losing as much as a third of the energy it consumes.
A newer heater that has an AFUE rating of 90% or higher means that 10% or less of the energy used gets lost during operation—ultimately lowering how much you’re spending to run the heater. So while you’re spending a lot up front for the installation, you’re also saving money over the next 10–15 years.
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