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Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?

While most homeowners are aware that regular furnace repair is essential to home safety, many fail to realize that furnace maintenance can also save you hundreds or even thousands in energy costs each year. Here are the most common signs to look for in order to tell whether or not your furnace needs to be repaired or replaced.

Energy Bills

One of the first indicators that your furnace needs to be repaired or replaced is a spike in your energy bills. Compare your heating bills in recent months to those from past winters to see if there have been any significant changes. A gradual increase in heating bills often indicates that your furnace is growing less efficient with age and you should replace it soon. A sharp increase could indicate the need for a repair or a replacement.

Old Units

Any standing pilot unit built before 1992 should be replaced as soon as possible. These units are only 65-percent efficient and are guaranteed to result in costly repairs and increased energy bills. In some cases, you should replace an old unit that is still functioning if its warranty has expired. Certain parts such as the heat exchanger within a furnace are more expensive to repair than they are worth.

Maintenance Records

One of the best indicators that you should replace a furnace is how many times it has been repaired in the past. Furnace problems only get worse over time, so a unit that has required extensive repairs is likely cheaper to replace than it is to repair.

In some cases, the signs that a furnace needs to be replaced or repaired are too subtle to diagnose on your own. Working with the right heating contractor is the best way to learn about the repair options available for your furnace and to make an informed decision about a replacement. Contact Mastercraft Heating & Cooling today to receive an honest estimate and discuss your home heating options!

How to Prepare Your Furnace for the Winter

Winter can be a frightening time of year for homeowners for a variety of reasons. Poor insulation, outdoor tools rusting, etc. One thing every homeowner should make sure of however is that their furnace is kept in tip-top shape. Unfortunately, not...

How to Cool Down Your Energy Bill This Summer

With the temperatures rising as the dog days of Summer approach, we all turn on the air conditioning and try to hide from the sweltering heat. At the same time, our electric bills shoot through the roof.  What can you do to lower your energy...

When Do I Need To Replace My Furnace?

Often times people rush out to get a new furnace or system when repair is all that is needed. There are some instances however when replacement is the only option and knowing the difference can save you money and time. Here are three instances in...

What Is Involved in a Furnace Tune-Up?

A comprehensive furnace tune-up can involve 20 or more items to be checked, and requires a careful understanding of all of a furnace’s systems. That’s why it’s a task best left to a professional heating contractor. A homeowner...

Debunking Energy Saving Myths

With so many homeowners seeking options to reduce energy costs, there are countless websites containing tips to reduce monthly utility bills, but in the interest of full disclosure, many of these tips are actually myths without any credible...

How Can a Yearly Furnace Tune-Up Save You Money?

Sometimes homeowners neglect their furnace because they figure no news is good news when it comes to the furnace. Unfortunately, this is flawed logic. Furnaces typically will show very few signs of failure or fatigue until they break, but...

The Top 3 Reasons to Schedule Annual AC Maintenance

Air conditioners never fail at an optimal time. Condensers can last between one and two decades, depending on a variety of factors. One thing homeowners can do to prolong the lifecycle of an air conditioner is to schedule regular maintenance....

What Is a Zone Temperature Control System?

Updated December 12 2022 ​For many homeowners, effectively cooling their home is a constant struggle. One room might be unbearably warm, while another feels too chilly. In order to combat this problem, many people adjust the thermostat,...

How Is an Air Conditioner Installed?

Many of our customers looking for new ac units in Redford , already know what brand and model air conditioner they want, but often ask us about how they are installed. Installation of an air conditioner is just as important as selecting the...

When Should You Replace Your Air Conditioner?

Figuring out when to replace your air conditioner is a question that troubles many homeowners. After all, air conditioners are not cheap, so we all want to make the most out of what we already have. Yet, at the same time, we want to replace our...

The Importance of Controlling Your Home's Humidity

It is beginning to feel like spring has finally sprung, but we are not so far away from winter that we have forgotten about all of the snow, ice, chapped lips, and dry itchy skin.  Sometimes old man winter gets blamed for things like...

Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?

Most people have experienced a blown fuse, forcing them to explore their electrical panel to locate the problem and get their power back up and running. But, for many, this is the extent of their experience with electrical panels. Until...

5 Tips to Help You Save on Air Conditioning Costs

Summer is approaching, and it couldn’t come soon enough! Michigan residents are used to long, arduous winters, so it’s easy to forget about preparing for warm weather until it quickly creeps up and all the sudden we wake up in 90 degree...

The Facts About Air Duct Cleaning

People frequently ask us if it’s necessary or important to get their home’s air ducts cleaned. I always say, “do you like staying healthy and saving money?” If the answer is yes, then you really can’t afford NOT to have...

Why is My Furnace Leaking Water?

Don’t panic! If your furnace is leaking water, it could be a simple fix. While there is no way to accurately determine why a furnace is leaking water without a thorough inspection, there are a few common problems that are likely to be the...

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With hundreds of years of combined experience, Mastercraft's expertise can service any home or business. We are a family-owned and operated business and pride ourselves on offering the best service around. For years, we've been a member in...

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