Is your furnace starting to show signs of aging? Do you find yourself needing furnace repairs more than once every season? Furnaces are generally pretty reliable, but after about 10 – 15 years, they start to lose steam (no pun intended). Fortunately, furnace replacements are no problem for Wheat & Sons! We have been providing furnace replacement to families and small businesses in the Maryland and Washington, DC area for more than 50 years, and our furnace replacement technicians are the best around!

When should you start thinking about furnace replacement?

A fairly new furnace that breaks down once only is no problem – a simple furnace repair job will do nicely. For an older furnace that breaks down frequently, however, repairs may not be enough. Some of the warning signs that signal a need for furnace service are:

You need frequent repairs– if your furnace breaks down more than once a season, this is usually a sign that something is wrong and you need to start thinking about replacing your furnace. This is especially true if the furnace breaks down despite your having a furnace inspection and tune up before you turn the furnace on.

Your furnace is more than 10 – 15 years old– like we said, furnaces tend to have a fairly long life. That said, you may start to see signs of wear once your furnace passes its first decade.

Not only will replacing an old furnace save you from needing costly and inconvenient repairs, but it can also save you a ton of money in energy savings! Furnaces get more and more energy efficient every year, so upgrading your 10 year old furnace to a newer, high efficiency model could save you as much as 50% or more on your heating bills!

Your heating bills are starting to increase– if your furnace seems to be working fine but you’re noticing your heating bills increasing, this is a sign that your furnace is starting to wear down. If this happens, call Wheat & Sons – we can come out and inspect the furnace and, if necessary, replace it before it breaks down completely.

While full on furnace replacement may seem like a big investment, it almost always ends up saving people money in the long run, both in saved energy and avoided repairs. If you’re ready to replace the furnace in your Maryland or Washington, DC home, call Wheat & Sons today!