Should You Repair or Replace Your Heating System?
With the summer season finally winding down here in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut, now is the perfect time to take stock of your home’s heating system’s efficiency. How did your boiler or furnace do last winter? Could it use a repair from our team of experts or is your heater on its last legs? Before making your decision, read this blog from our HVAC experts at FSi Oil and Propane to help figure out if you should patch it up with repairs or install a brand-new high-efficiency system before the heating season begins.
Our HVAC Team is Here for You with Expert Repair Services
Thinking ahead can help you save. When you have an issue come up with your heating system, you want it fixed efficiently and affordably, so you can get back to being cozy, comfortable, and worry-free. Our skilled HVAC technicians provide heating tune-ups that can help diagnose small fixes before they become big problems. Be sure and request a service with our team today to get your system in excellent condition before the first cool day of fall arrives.
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5 Signs That It Is Time to Replace Your Heating System
Unsure if spending money on a heating repair will do the trick? It can be difficult to tell when it’s officially time to retire your existing system for a newer model. Luckily, your equipment will tell you. If you are between annual tune-ups from your FSi Oil and Propane HVAC specialist, keep an eye on your boiler or furnace for these tell-tale signs that it is time for an upgrade:
1. Strange Noises or Smells
If you start to hear out-of-the-ordinary humming, banging, or clunking coming from your heating system it could be time for a replacement. Abnormal odors can be another red flag.
2. Uneven Heating
If your thermostat reads a typical temperature, but heat is not reaching all areas of your home equally, that can indicate the decline of your equipment’s operation capabilities.
3. High Energy Bills
As your heating system ages, its efficiency will start to decline. Consistently climbing heating costs, without extreme weather or household size increase, is a clear symptom of decreased fuel economy. New high-efficiency models can reach efficiency ratings of up to 95, which means significantly reduced heating expenses.
4. Dusty or Dry Air
Excess amounts of dust or drastic changes in air humidity can be a result of an ineffective heating system. Regular maintenance will improve indoor air quality, but over time a replacement is the only sure-fire solution.
5. Increased Repair Frequency
Like any piece of machinery, your heating equipment will suffer from more breakdowns as years of wear and tear go by. Look back on your recent service history. Instead of spending your money on recurring repair visits, you will get more bang for your buck investing in a new high-efficiency system.
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Request Repair or Replacement Services for Your Heater Today
Avoid the hassle and worry caused by fading equipment by requesting a free heating installation quote from our experts here at FSi. We’ll get you set up with a brand-new furnace or boiler that will meet your heating needs at a price that can’t be beaten.