Local Company Discusses Furnace Repair Costs

(Newswire.net — February 5, 2015) Manassas, VA — With the recent cold snap the Manassas VA area is facing, your furnace or heat pump takes alarge amount of abuse. When the mercury takes a nosedive on extremely cold days your furnace could run all day and night. If your furnace seems to be struggling to keep up with the demand, it could be time to repair or replace the furnace.

 

Comfort Professionals heating and air conditioning Mark Jenkins suggest it’sa good idea to replace instead of repair furnaces if they are 15 years or older. The furnace or heat pump will lose more and more of its efficiency every year. The cost to repair and run the furnace or heat pump will eventually cost more to repair than it would be to replace with a high tech energy efficient unit.

 

The EPA and the Department of Energy also recommend replacing furnaces, heat pumps, and boilers that are 15 years old or older. If the heat pump or furnace has been repaired multiple times in the last couple of years, furnace repairs may not be the answer. “Replacing your furnace can seem like a daunting and expensive task. Find a heating and cooling company that has the experience, knowledge, and recommendations based upon your needs,” says Jenkins.

 

Have Professional scheduled maintenance at regular intervals to keep your furnace or heat pump systems functioning properly and prevent problems before a break down and avoid costly repairs.

 

Factors to consider when replacing your furnace:

• If the furnace repair cost is 1/2 or 1/3 of your furnace then you should think about replacing your furnace.
• Check your warranty. Your warranty may cover your furnace repairs or possibly your replacement.
• If you want to reduce your electric or gas bill. 

Common Furnace Issues

• Malfunctioning Caused from not cleaning, maintaining, or a part may need to be replaced
• Electrical Check all your circuits and breakers in your home. There could be an electrical issue elsewhere in your home causing your furnace to not work properly.

Jenkins recommends doing your research before hiring a heating and cooling company. Checkout the company’s reviews online. Call the Better Business Bureau and ask if there have been any complaints filed against the company.

 

“I want to commend your Comfort Professionals for the work performed to replace our old gas furnace and air conditioner. Your informative, Competitive and prompt bid for the job was appreciated. The installation within 48 hours of bid approval was also very much appreciated. Your field technicians were professional and courteous. Thanks for the great service and a job well done.” – Emma Barker