{"id":663,"date":"2020-12-07T11:00:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/?p=663"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:50:14","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T17:50:14","slug":"is-it-time-for-a-new-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/heating-service\/is-it-time-for-a-new-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time for a New Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Are you about to enter winter with uncertainty about what\nkind of shape your heating system is in? We know that it\u2019s sometimes hard to\nmake the decision about when it\u2019s time to replace an aging heater. Committing\nto a purchase like this and spending the kind of money it takes is no small\nthing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to be sure that you don\u2019t replace your heater before\nyou actually need to. After all, wouldn\u2019t it be a waste of money to make an\nupgrade otherwise?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, honestly, today\u2019s heaters are even more efficient and powerful than systems made even just less than a decade ago. We\u2019ve provided some signs below that it may, in fact, be time for you to consider a new heater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Heater is Old<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How old is <\/em>your\nheating system? It depends on the manufacturer and the type of heating system\nyou have in place, but if we\u2019re talking about a furnace or a heat pump then you\ncan expect the system to last until about the age of 15 before it starts\nexperiencing major problems, as long as it is well cared for before then. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By this age, it\u2019s a good idea to start considering an\nupgrade even if you aren\u2019t experiencing major problems. Heaters can\u2019t last\nforever, after all, so if you\u2019re trying to run yours way past its prime, it is\nprobably time to say goodbye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Need Repairs Constantly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How many times have you needed to call for heater repairs\nover the past few years? You should not have to repair your furnace too <\/em>often. If you are, then you are\nlikely looking at a system that needs to be replaced. This is particularly true\nif we\u2019re talking about an aging heater (see above!) In any circumstance though,\nconstant repair needs is never a good sign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Hear Funky Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you hear anything that resembles rattling, banging,\ngrating, humming, squeaking\u2014anything that you don\u2019t normally hear from your\nheater when it\u2019s running\u2014then it\u2019s a sign that something is wrong with your\nheater. It might <\/em>be a repair need,\nbut we implore you to keep the above two tips in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re hearing these noises coming from an aging system, and this aging system has had a lot of repair needs lately, it\u2019s probably time to consider an upgrade. Ignoring noises can actually lead to a hazard. For instance, if you hear hissing in a furnace it may be the sign of a cracked heat exchanger leaking carbon monoxide gas into your home, which is never a good sign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Airflow Is Suffering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is the air blowing into your home from your heater vents not\nas powerful as you think it should be? Or perhaps it\u2019s not as warm <\/em>as you think it should be? If you\nhave low airflow or lukewarm air blowing into your home, it\u2019s definitely a sign\nthat something is wrong with your heater, and an upgrade may be in the cards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact DeHart Plumbing, Heating, and Air Inc.<\/a> for expert heating services in Modesto, CA<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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