(Newswire.net — August 27, 2014) Windsor, Ontario — Whether you purchase an older home or are seeing the telltale signs of a failing furnace, you will need to conduct air quality tests and determine if a heating systems upgrade is in your near future. To make this decision, there are three key factors to consider: the efficiency of the system, the cost and heating load that’s required to maintain a fixed indoor temperature, and importantly the overall air quality.
The energy or fuel costs are the unpredictable variable these days. Gas is strategically priced and can sometimes be expensive, depending on it’s influencers. Electricity is often viewed the same. The goal is to consider the most important technicality when deciding whether to replace your heating system, especially in a reasonable, furnace installation Windsor marketplace.
“Contact your local HVAC company and ask questions. Pay to have the heating system tested, your ducts cleaned, your indoor air quality checked.” says Darren Walters, a furnace technician with HVAC company Buveck. “Your health and your family’s health is paramount, and the effort to have this done is worth the fee.”
Furnace repair is the proper, ongoing way to maintain your heating system, especially if it’s ten or fifteen years old. The average life of a well-maintained heating unit is twenty-five years. Once you get into the vintage units and models, that is when a complete replacement is required. And considering the advances in today’s high-efficiency market, it’s worth the expense.
“You’d be surprised at how many homeowners leave their system unchecked for seasons, years even. It’s an unfortunate thing. We’ve come across Windsor homes with furnaces from the 70’s that are ultimately costing the homeowner a fortune because of it’s inefficiencies. The savings with a energy efficient furnace alone will help you recoup the expense of purchasing one.”
Energy audits are also available by utility companies to determine how insulated your property is, and what inexpensive upgrades can be made to better your HVAC systems.