Repair or Replace Your Heating System

Getting your heating system repaired at the first sign of an issue can help extend the life of your system, providing many years of safe, reliable service. Sooner or later, however, the time comes when you have to consider replacing your heating system with a new one, rather than just repairing it. The specifics vary widely from case to case. Depending on the time or year and/or financial circumstances, you may wish to pay for another repair rather than contemplate the cost of a new system. How can you decide whether to repair or replace your heating system? A few general guidelines can help you out.

Obviously, the overall age of your system plays a key role; if your heater is more than ten years old, it has already given you quite a bit of service. That doesn’t mean its race is run – with proper maintenance a furnace or heater can last beyond its normal life expectancy – but if your older heater exhibits other problematic traits, it may be time to consider replacement.

Along those lines, if overall costs keep rising beyond your ability to pay, a replacement may be in order instead of just a repair. This goes beyond frequent repairs (though that definitely enters into it) and into the monthly cost of running your furnace. If you notice your monthly heating bills going up, even though you’re not using your heating system any more than normal, you should probably call in a repair service. If the bills stay high even after a repair, it’s probably time to think about a replacement.

A trained expert can help you make that decision, as well as providing an honest assessment as to the cost of any repairs. If you’re wondering whether to repair or replace your heating system, the experts at Raleigh Heating & Air can help. Pick up the phone and give us a call today for heating repair service in Wake Forest, NC. You’ll be glad you did.