How Long Should a Furnace Last?
How long your home's furnace will last depends on a number of factors. For example, newer ones typically last longer than older ones. However, sometimes an old furnace can last up to 40 years with no issues. On average, you can expect your furnace to last between 13 and 15 years. Here are some ideas to help your furnace last longer.
Regular Maintenance
The number one way to help your furnace lasts as long as possible is to have it regularly serviced by an HVAC company. The technician can catch things when they're in their early stages before they have a chance to cause major problems. This can lead to an extended life for your furnace. New River Heating & Air of Radford, VA, provides regular maintenance services. Our NATE-certified technicians can make sure your furnace is operating optimally and will last as close to its expected lifetime as possible.
Clean the Filters
The filters in your furnace need to be cleaned or changed regularly during the winter season. This can happen as often as once a month in dirty environments. A dirty filter forces your furnace to work harder as it needs to push air through the filter. A furnace that works harder has a shorter lifespan than it otherwise would.
Make Sure You Have the Right-Size Furnace for Your Home
When an HVAC company installs a new furnace, the company will measure your home's square footage to determine the right-size furnace you need. It doesn't do any harm to find out the model the company suggests, and do your own homework.
Where You Live
Homeowners in colder climates can expect to replace their furnaces more often than someone living somewhere like Southern California. The furnace needs to work harder to combat extreme weather conditions.
Quality, Service and Value
New River Heating & Air has been helping residents of Radford since 1986. We provide assistance with heating, cooling, indoor air quality, generators, water heaters, geothermal consultation and duct cleaning. Please contact us to find out how we can help you.