Cincinnati Furnace Replacement

As much as we wish we could, even a seasoned HVAC professional team like Thomas & Galbraith can’t always say definitively if you should skip furnace repairs and replace this portion of your HVAC system. While the final decision is up to you, we do recommend you consider these points as you determine the best course of action for your heating needs.

You can expect a furnace to run for 15 to 20 years with regular maintenance. If you have a perfectly maintained furnace approaching age 20 or a neglected furnace system coming up at age 10, you should expect that a new furnace will be needed shortly. It’s in your best interest to start preparing for furnace replacement cost now.

Signs your existing furnace may be about to give out for good are listed below. Watch for these symptoms at home and take note of when they occur so you know when it’s wise to start your search for the perfect replacement furnace.

• The blower motor or other parts grow more and more noisy as the system cycles.
  
• It’s hard to keep every area of the home comfortable, as some feel like they receive too much heat and others not enough.
  
• Your energy bills are higher month after month, despite attempts to generate energy savings.
  
• When the natural gas furnace, electric furnace, or oil furnace comes on, the heating cycle only lasts a matter of minutes versus the average cycle time of 10 to 15 minutes.
  
• You’ve spent a lot more money on furnace repair fees over the past year or two.
  

New furnace replacements give Cincinnati homeowners an opportunity to positively impact home comfort and save money for the next 10 to 20 years. Depending on the specifics of your house, you aren’t limited to choosing the same type of furnace to replace your old one. Just because you had a gas furnace before doesn’t mean you should only consider gas furnaces now – your options are extensive.

Let’s talk about the many different gas furnaces, electric heaters, oil furnaces, and more available to you today.

• If you’re seeking a high-efficiency furnace, Carrier offers plenty of product options to choose from. The brand’s high-efficiency models include modulating furnaces with an extra heat exchanger to boost system energy efficiency and lower energy waste.
  
  
• Don’t want all the bells and whistles, just a reliable furnace? Carrier’s selection includes standard efficiency furnace units at furnace prices that fit comfortably within most budgets.
  
  
• High gas furnace prices and energy costs can cause some homeowners to seek out a completely different alternative to the conventional electric furnaces, gas furnaces, and oil furnaces most people are familiar with. Heat pumps can replace old combustion furnaces, providing homeowners with both high-efficiency warmth and air conditioning depending on the time of year – heat pumps act as an air conditioner and as a heating unit for the home.
  
  
• Beef up your new furnace with additional HVAC and indoor air quality products that deliver better comfort and control over your home environment. Setting a new furnace up to supply zoned heating is often simple when done alongside new furnace replacement. Tackle indoor pollution head-on with advanced air filtration, such as air cleaners. Using a high-efficiency air filter, air cleaners, and other air purification equipment can eliminate as much as 99% of the allergens hanging out in our indoor air, including mold spores, dust mites, pollen, and others.
  

Furnace costs cover the cost of buying the furnace unit itself. The average cost of furnace prices is usually one to multiple thousands of dollars, covering the spectrum of furnace choices. Large capacity furnaces have an average cost much higher than the smallest size units. The annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) or the furnace efficiency rating can increase or decrease furnace prices – a high-efficiency furnace cost is much greater than a gas furnace with the minimum AFUE or electric furnaces that are good but not the best. The fuel source is also important to furnace cost, and a gas furnace will generally be your most expensive option, with electric furnaces and oil models costing less.

Installation costs cover labor costs and other elements of any work performed to the home to get it ready for furnace replacement as well as costs associated with installing the new furnace in the home. It’s not uncommon for ductwork to require repair before installing a new furnace, which will contribute to labor costs and perhaps material charges. If you’ve always had electric furnaces and are ready to switch to a gas furnace but don’t have gas lines installed, your technician is likely able to complete this ahead of furnace installation. When replacing the indoor furnace, it’s best to also replace the outdoor heat pump or air conditioner so the two halves of the split system can be matched for optimal performance in the future.

If you want to know how much a new furnace replacement costs, call Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing today and request a quote for furnace replacement at your Cincinnati home.