Investing in a new heating system may be expensive but there are times when you simply have to bite the bullet and realize that the time has come to spend the cash and get a heating system which is fit for purpose. There is however no point investing in a new system when your existing system is still working, so you need to know what signs to look for that it is time to upgrade. Winters where I live in Mokena, Il are bitter to say the least and that is why last year I decided to use the team at Integrity Heating and Cooling, to install a new system. I spoke to the team when they were here about what signs you should look for that it is time to upgrade.
Energy Costs
rising energy costs could certainly be a sign that your heating system needs to be repaired, especially if you can’t think of a reason as to why they would be rising in the first place. For example, visitors coming into the home can see your bills rise simply because of additional usage but if there is no rhyme or reason as to why thy could be higher, it may be time to look at your inefficient heating system.
Uneven Heating
If there are some rooms in your home which are colder than others, then this could also be a sign that your heating system is not doing the job that it is supposed to. This is easy to spot if there are rooms which are a similar size, and one is far warmer than the other. A fully functioning heating system will evenly warm up all of the rooms in the house so if you do have this disparity then you should look to replace the system.
Broken Parts
If the heating system is breaking or broken entirely then this is not always a sign that you need to replace the whole system, but it will certainly serve as an indication. Over the pieces and parts can break and very often these could be the beginning of the end for your system. Replacement parts will of course be cheaper than replacing the whole system but the more parts that you replace, the more you will understand that replacing the whole thing can save you money in the long term.
How Old Is Your Heating System?
If you can’t recollect the date or year when your heating system was replaced, then it is highly likely that you should probably replace it. At the very least you should have a technician out to inspect the system to see if it is still fit for purpose, and they will be able to advise you on buying a new one if required. Heating systems do not last forever which is why if you aren’t able to remember when it was put there in the first place, you probably need to have it upgraded.
