As the height of the holiday season approaches, it’s more important than ever to ensure your family will be comfortable indoors for the next few months. Unfortunately, if you’re living with a faulty or outdated furnace, total comfort is unlikely. Ensure your home is both merry and warm this holiday season by looking out for the following three signs you need a new furnace.

How to Tell When You Need a New Furnace

1. Overall Age

When it comes to household equipment, most manufacturers provide an approximate life span. Continuing to use an appliance after its projected expiration can result in surprise outages, especially when it comes to heating and cooling equipment. Therefore if your furnace is between 12 to 15 years old, you should seriously consider having it replaced. At this age, it will be far behind contemporary models in both performance and energy-efficiency.

2. Poor Heat Transfer

You might not notice a weak furnace during the fall, but when winter approaches, you’ll need your heating equipment on full blast. At this point, one of the clearest signs you need a new furnace is that your family is simply uncomfortable. If the heat is not strong enough or only reaches some areas of your home, ask an HVAC professional if your unit needs repairs, or if you need a new furnace altogether.

3. Frequent Repairs

How many times have you had to call a heating contractor in the past year? If it’s been more than twice, your furnace is more of a nuisance than a convenience. Frequent issues might point to a faulty unit or one that has simply outgrown its use. If you’re tired of scheduling repairs, talk to a professional about getting a new furnace.

To ensure your family, guests, and pets have a cozy winter season, get in touch with Hufford Heating and Air Conditioning of Milford, OH. They have served area customers since 1947, and they’ll be glad to restore peace and comfort to your property. For more information on their new furnaces and other related services, visit the website, or call (513) 683-2040 to schedule an appointment.