New Year, New Heater
The new year is the perfect time to plan for the coming year and set a budget for projects around the home. Setting aside time to think about home improvements that need to be made can help ensure that the work gets done and projects progress smoothly. One of the things that many homeowners will need to consider in the coming year will be heater replacement.
At a certain point, it becomes a bad idea to keep limping along a faulty system and pay high costs for repairs and inefficiencies. Here are a few things to remember when planning a new heater installation later in the year.
Signs Heater Replacement Is Needed
Heater installation is a decision that most people don’t want to make on a whim. The high cost of materials and labor means that most people want to get every possible hour of operation out of their heater before they schedule replacement. By knowing the signs that heater replacement is needed, homeowners can better estimate the perfect time for heating replacement. Some of the signs that a new heater is needed are:
- High energy bill due to inefficiencies
- New and unusual noises coming from the unit
- Insufficient heating around the home
- Uncomfortable indoor temperatures
- Poor indoor air quality
- The age of the current heater is more than 15 years
- Frequent repairs are necessary for the operation
If any of these signs are evident, installing a new heater may be the right choice. New heater installation can lower utility bills through greater efficiency and eliminate repair bills entirely, making heater replacement a wise financial choice.
How to Choose the Right Heater for a Home
When the owner decides it is the right time for a heater replacement, the next step can be just as intimidating. The next thing the owner has to decide is the heating system they want in the home, but the options boil down to two decisions. First, owners must pick the utility the system uses for heating. Secondly, there is a choice between central heating and ductless heating.
In most cases, the best decision is to stick with the utility that is available. Adding wiring or plumbing to switch to or from gas or electricity can be expensive. However, changing utilities may be a good way to protect efficiency down the road. For homeowners who want hands-off, uniform control, central heating is the best option. If efficiency and zone control are desired, ductless heating may be preferred.
Remember Heater Maintenance
Irrespective of the type of system that is chosen, the system will need heating maintenance to ensure it performs its best in the coming years. Every type of heating system needs specialized maintenance to keep bills low and improve reliability, so owners should plan to ensure seasonal heating maintenance is done on new and old systems. Doing so yearly is a cost-effective way to keep the home efficient and comfortable.
About Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc
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