How to Make a Furnace Last Longer
A furnace is a significant investment; you want yours to last for as long as possible. You can expect about 20 years from a new furnace, but even if your system is older, there are ways to extend its lifespan. We’re here to give you tips on how to make a furnace last longer.
Maintain Your Furnace
Seasonal maintenance performed by a certified technician will help you get the most life out of your furnace. Regular tune-ups of your heating system can identify and address minor issues before they turn into costly problems. One of our HVAC professionals will check your furnace to ensure all components are working correctly, that the heat exchanger is in good condition, and that the blower is clear and functioning.
Change Air Filters Regularly
The filter keeps dust, allergens, and other airborne particles from entering your home through your heating system. Over time, this build-up will cause a decrease in airflow, which makes your HVAC work harder to heat your home properly. Furnaces are high-performance machines but placing unnecessary stress on the unit makes it more likely to malfunction in the future. We recommend changing your filter every three months or more often if needed. If you have pets, asthma, or are currently remodeling a part of your home, you may need to change your filter more frequently. You can also make an eco-friendly choice with a reusable filter that requires monthly cleaning.
Proper Insulation Makes a Furnace Last Longer
Adequate insulation allows your furnace to heat your home more efficiently without increasing its workload. Heat is lost through your roof, attic, windows, and exterior doors. Properly insulating these areas will help your furnace last longer and reduce your energy costs by up to 40%. Using less energy is also an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Switch to a Programmable Thermostat
A programmable thermostat self-adjusts to a preferred temperature before prompting your heating system to turn on. You can use this feature to set preferred temperature ranges when you’re away from home or asleep. This will help prevent your furnace from turning on and off repeatedly in a short time, extending its life.
Run Ceiling Fans Counterclockwise
Switching the rotation of ceiling fans to a counterclockwise orientation during the winter will help distribute heat more evenly throughout a room. That way, when the hot air is pushed down from your ceiling, you can appreciate its warmth. Doing this will help your furnace warm rooms more quickly, maintain the temperature without working overtime, and save more energy and wear.
Contact Us
Advantage Air HVAC has been providing quality HVAC services for over ten years, and our team has more than three decades of combined experience. We’re here to help make a furnace last longer, but should you run into problems, you can count on us for all your residential and commercial HVAC needs. Are you curious about geothermal heating and cooling? We’ll give you a free estimate. Call or message us with any of your HVAC questions or concerns. We’re in Lexington, KY, and serve the surrounding areas, including Versailles, Winchester, Georgetown, Paris, Wilmore, and Nicholasville, KY.
