With the beginning of the new year behind us, we only have a couple more months to contend with the cold. For those of us with functioning furnaces, this isn't much a problem, but for anyone whose heating system has been underperforming, it may be time to consider an upgrade. At Harding Plumbing & Heating in Perry, NY, they understand completely upgrading your heating system can be expensive and cumbersome, but often it’s the best solution, especially during this time of year.

To help you determine whether you should seek furnace repairs or invest in an upgrade, Harding Plumbing & Heating wants you to consider the following:

• Unstable Temperatures: Unless there’s a noticeable draft coming from your windows and doors, a good furnace should be able to maintain the temperatures you’ve set. If you find yourself always making adjustments, there’s something that needs to be fixed. Depending on the problem, a basic repair might do the trick, but be prepared to consider a new system.

• High Utility Bills: If you haven’t had any major problems with your furnace but have noticed a spike in your energy and gas consumption, something’s afoot. For good measure, compare your current bills with those of previous years; if there are significant discrepancies, have a heating and cooling technician take a look at your system.

• Too Many Furnace Repairs: Even if you haven’t experienced severe complications, if you’ve been calling in for small repairs over and over again, you should consider a full upgrade. At some point, the cost of a new system will be cheaper than the increasing cost of constant repairs.

If you’re still unsure about upgrading your heating system, contact Harding Plumbing & Heating today. As a locally-owned business, you can trust their staff will give you a direct and honest answer. Need something else? As their name suggests, they also offer 24/7 plumbing services! To learn more about everything they have to offer, visit them online or by call (585) 237-5561.