Getting caught on the coldest day of the year with no heat is the worst way to discover your furnace is on its last legs. It’s important to pay attention to your system’s warning signs so you can repair or replace it before you and your family get left in the cold. Winter is coming, and here’s how to know if your furnace is ready.

4 Signs Your Furnace Needs Attention

1. Abnormally High Gas Bills

If you notice a large jump in the cost of your gas bill without a major change in the weather, your furnace is probably losing efficiency. Yearly maintenance will extend the life of your furnace, but with rising utility costs, a new model is likely to save you money in the long term.

2. Unusual Noises

Thumping, knocking, popping, squealing, and rattling are all sounds your furnace shouldn’t be making. It could be anything from a broken blower fan to a crack in your heat exchanger. Have all suspicious sounds checked by an HVAC professional to avoid more extensive damage.

3. Never Feeling Comfortable With the Temperature

If you’re finding it difficult to keep your home at a comfortable temperature or certain rooms in your house are cold while others are too hot, your furnace or duct system might be to blame. Adjusting the temperature frequently to find the right balance is also a sign it might not be moving air efficiently.

4. Frequent Repairs

Have you called for HVAC service a few times in the last couple of years? An increasing need for repairs is likely to grow over time. Your money may be better spent on investing in a new furnace you can rely on. Next time you need repairs, ask the technician for an assessment of your furnace’s longevity. If it’s nearly 20 years old, upgrade to a higher efficiency model and save up to 50% on your heating bill. Sunshine Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc offers 95% gas efficient American Standard gas furnaces as well as high-efficiency air conditioning heat pump systems. All new air conditioning repairs and replacements are guaranteed 100% up to one full year on labor and up to 10 years on parts. 

Sunshine Air Conditioning and Heating in Westchester County, NY, offers quality, reliable HVAC services. With a service area that includes Peekskill, Cortland, North Salem, and South Salem their team of air conditioning and heating repair experts hold an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Call (914) 245-2050 or send an online message to schedule your furnace repair or installation.