Don't wait for the heater to quit

Don't wait for the heater to quit

Nick September 11, 2019

These systems are able to automatically adjust capacity anywhere between 40 and 100% to provide genuinely even temperature, lower sound levels and less issues with overly dry air

The gas furnace installed into our condo is at least twenty years old. I’ve made sure to take genuinely great care of it. I change the air filter every week throughout the heating season and schedule professional service every fall. Although the gas furnace is still operating reliably, it’s absolutely showing signs of age. I’ve noticed that it needs to run much longer to maintain a comfortable temperature. On especially chilly mornings, the apartment feels somewhat cold. There is more dust floating around in the air and accumulating on surfaces, which forces me to dust and vacuum more frequently. The operational sounds are gradually increasing, as are weekly energy bills. I suppose that the gas furnace will eventually quit and cost too much to repair. I would rather not be required to upgrade the heating plan while in the middle of a Winter time blizzard. It makes more sense to take a proactive approach and schedule the upgrade project while in the summer. This would provide me plenty of time to choose the best model and size of gas furnace for our condo and budget. I’ve done a bit of research into possibilities and am genuinely impressed with the AFUE ratings; My new gas furnace, when it was brand new, was able to achieve 86% efficiency. There are models that now reach 98% and offer superior safety features. These systems are able to automatically adjust capacity anywhere between 40 and 100% to provide genuinely even temperature, lower sound levels and less issues with overly dry air. I’ve spoken with a local Heating and Air Conditioning dealer, gotten a free estimate, however am a little reluctant to tackle the project.
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