Furnace Repair Services by Stramowski Heating and Cooling

When should I replace my furnace instead of repairing it?

• Warranty Has Expired: If your furnace is 12 years old or more, it may no longer be under warranty. Also, many replacement parts are slow to come in (due to supply chain issues or extreme weather conditions) or are no longer available.
  Our technicians will diagnose, check parts availability, and explain both options. According to manufacturers the typical furnace lifespan is 12-15 years.
• Wasting Energy: If you have a furnace that uses a standing pilot (pilot light that is always lit), you should consider replacing your system. Pilot lights continuously burn gas, even when the furnace isn't heating, which wastes energy and increases your energy bills. Modern furnaces only use gas when necessary, improving efficiency and lowering costs.
• Expensive Repairs: If your system requires repairs that exceed 1/3 of the price of a replacement, we recommend replacement over repair. Other parts (not associated with performed repairs) often break shortly after repair, so those parts would result in additional expenses as well.
• Saving Money: If you can save money on utilities by buying a new system, consider it. Efficient systems such as heat pumps or higher rated equipment can save you money on energy consumption, along with better heating performance. Those savings can pay for your new system over the life of the system.