As with any heating appliance, your gas furnace will eventually need replacing. When an in-home inspection determines the root cause, many factors will lead to this decision. Some assessments will uncover its due to use, unit type, wear and tear, the wrong size, or no annual maintenance provided.

Depending on your gas furnace model, single-stage, two-stage, or variable speed, you’ll begin noticing heating issues that weren’t there last season. For instance, your gas furnace now makes strange noises like rattling, screeching, booming, and popping. Or your energy bills are spiking, or you’ve spotted soot collecting near the base of the furnace. All of these are symptoms of deeper issues inside your system.

However, the most common reason your gas furnace needs replacing is age, and it’s outdated. If you do not know the installation date of the appliance, our heating specialist can examine the unit to see if it’s between 15-30 years old. Typically, that’s when manufacturers say how long a furnace will last before it becomes non-repairable and has lost the ability to keep your home warm all winter.