{"id":2934,"date":"2020-01-27T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-28T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=2934"},"modified":"2020-01-21T09:22:32","modified_gmt":"2020-01-21T14:22:32","slug":"what-is-too-old-for-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saddlebackplumbing.com\/blog\/heating-service\/what-is-too-old-for-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is \u201cToo Old\u201d for a Furnace?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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No furnace can last indefinitely, and there\u2019s no such thing as \u201cthe last heating system you\u2019ll ever need to buy.\u201d Even in warm Southern California, furnaces gradually wear down from use. In fact, homeowners often neglect to have routine service for their furnaces because they don\u2019t rely on them often. This will speed up the furnace\u2019s decline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve come to this post, it\u2019s because you suspect your\nfurnace is past its expiration date\u2014whatever that may be. What is considered \u201ctoo\nold\u201d for a furnace? We\u2019ll take a look at this question, which has several\nanswers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Furnace Type Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The type of furnace makes a difference in how long you can\nexpect it to run. The standard gas furnace, the most common type of home heating\nsystem, lasts for around 15 years. There are gas furnaces with heavy heat exchangers\nthat last longer, but these are old models that have extremely low energy\nefficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric furnaces are common in Southern California, and\nthese can last for longer because they don\u2019t deal with the effects of combustion\nand natural gas. An electric furnace can often last more than 20 years, or even\nthirty. It will need to have parts replaced over its lifetime, however, such as\nthe electrical heating elements. Not all parts of a furnace wear down at the\nsame time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consistent Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons we remind customers to always schedule professional\nheating maintenance in the fall is that it helps a furnace last for as long as\npossible. If a furnace misses multiple annual tune-ups, it\u2019s lifespan will\ndrop, sometimes by half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a Few Years for Our Weather<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Again, this is dependent on maintenance! You will use your\nfurnace less than someone in a colder climate, so wear and tear will accumulate\nslower. You can probably get your furnace past the 15 or 20-year mark if you\ntake care of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Have a More Energy-Efficient Option<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We consider any furnace to be \u201ctoo old\u201d if it has an efficiency\nrating far lower than the newer options on the market. If you have a furnace\nmore than 10 years old, but you find a high-efficiency furnace model that will\npay back its installation costs in only a few years, you may want to replace earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repairs Cost Too Much<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you arrange for furnace repair in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA<\/a> with our technicians, they\u2019ll give you an estimate on the work necessary. If the cost is more than 50% of the price of installing a new furnace, you\u2019re better off with the new furnace. For example, we can put in a new heat exchanger for a gas furnace that\u2019s 15 or more years old, but the cost of this service is rarely worth it. A new, higher efficiency unit is the best choice going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to worry about making the decision to retire\nan old furnace on your own. Our technicians will give you expert advice and the\nbest repair or replacement service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule an appointment with Saddleback Plumbing Heating & Air<\/a> to find out if it\u2019s time for a new furnace. Proudly serving Orange County since 1981.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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