Keep the Home Comfortable in the Fall With New Heating Installation
Cooler temperatures are approaching, so people will turn on their heat for the first time in months. Unfortunately, for some homeowners, this will be the year they notice their heater’s inability to keep up. While some may get off easy with repairs, others need more drastic interventions. For many heater problems, the best solution will be heater installation.
In this article, here are some signs that heater installation may be necessary this fall.
Old Age and High Repair Bills
The first thing a homeowner should do to help them predict when they will need to start planning for heater replacement is to check the age of the unit. Most water heaters last about ten years, but newer tankless models can last up to 20 years. By this point, they will have undergone serious repairs for problems, usually starting at the 15-year mark.
To verify the age of a heater, look for the serial number on the unit. Serial numbers can be cross-referenced with the manufacturers to get an exact date. Checking paperwork can also give an accurate installation date for owners who have lived in the home since the heater was installed.
At some point, the heater’s age becomes unimportant because regardless of the heater’s age, the operation cost should be a driving factor in the replacement. When repair bills start to add up, homeowners must keep records to know how much they have spent on the heater. Once these bills account for a significant percentage of the cost of heater installation, replacing the heater instead of burning money on repairs makes more financial sense.
Higher Utility Bills
One of the major concerns for a homeowner is monthly gas and electric bills, which can climb during the cooler months due to heater usage. Over the years, the efficiency of every heater will start to fall, leading to an increase in utility costs. This increase can go unnoticed due to fluctuations in fuel cost and inflation, but eventually, the heater will lose so much efficiency that heater replacement makes more sense.
Installing a new, energy-efficient heater can help homeowners save money each month. A new heating system will inherently be more efficient than one nearing the end of its lifespan.
The Home Is Uncomfortable
If a loss of efficiency isn’t noticed on monthly bills, it is usually noticed around the home. An inefficient heater will fail to keep the home comfortable with hot and cold spots around the living space. These inconsistent temperature spots are formed due to poor efficiency and airflow, making the home feel drafty. For true comfort, a new heater installation may be the best choice.
In extreme cases, the heater may fail to operate at all. This may go unnoticed in mild climates for a few days but will eventually become obvious. Calling a professional for repairs can help the owner determine if the heating installation is better.
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