Demystifying Heater Installation and Maintenance
Most modern heating equipment manufacturers claim that a heating unit's anticipated lifespan is 20-30 years, but a unit should be evaluated frequently after 15 years if recurring issues start to happen. Heater replacement is a costly repair but should be taken seriously in winter, especially if vulnerable people like children are present in the home because freezing temperatures could hugely negatively impact them.
Signs That Heater Replacement Is Needed
- Yellow burner flame instead of blue
- Increased moisture on nearby windows, walls, floors, and other hard surfaces
- Rusty pipes
- Soot around the furnace
- Household occupants feel dizzy, nauseous, or disoriented
If carbon monoxide is suspected to be present, leave the home immediately and call emergency services to evaluate for toxic fumes before attempting to go back into the home. Then, seek medical treatment at a local hospital for all family members that have been inside of the home recently.
If a unit is requiring repairs more than once per year and is over 15 years old, replacement is likely necessary. Suppose the cost to repair the unit is more than half the cost of a new unit. In that case, it is financially responsible to consider replacing the equipment with a newer and more energy-efficient unit.
Choosing the Best Heater for a Home
Heating systems can make up to 42% of an average consumer's utility bills during the winter months, so choosing the best unit for the home is paramount. A central heating system with ducts pushes warm air to every room of a house and is secluded in an unused portion of the house, such as the attic or basement. One con is that it takes up significant space, and ductwork requires frequent cleaning to maintain air quality.
Importance of Maintaining the New System
Properly maintaining the new system prolongs the useful life and prevents more costly repairs. Regularly changing air filters maintains high-quality air within the home and duct cleaning cuts down on air pollution while reducing how much the furnace has to work to pump hot air throughout the house.
Not maintaining the system can cause carbon monoxide to leak into the home or impair the ability to maintain a consistent temperature, then cause the unit to break down rapidly. This starts the cycle of needing to repair or replace the equipment all over again.
About Temp Engineering
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