Things get old over time, you already know this and when they get old, they lose their actual efficiency. An old cooling system would fail to cool you the way it did and the same would happen to an old heating system. And mind it! This does not happen only when the systems get old, the same consequences need to be faced when the systems; heating, cooling are not given in time maintenance and in time repairs. So there are possibilities that your system will experience the same damages much earlier that it would otherwise have to bear much later. In addition to all that has been said, we also need to give you an interesting insight and here it is; most homeowners think that HVAC systems often break down without any prior signs. This never happens! Heating and cooling appliances and the HVAC system in general shows multiple signs at multiple intervals to inform their homeowner that there's something seriously wrong going on with them. It is insufficient care, lack of regular maintenance and absence of professional diagnosis that worsens the situation and the homeowner never get to know it until the time of repair or the time of changing the system altogether. One the dangers of using outdated and old systems particularly those involving gas or electrical connections is that they can put you and your family's life at risk. Here's our humble attempt to help you figure out when it is time for your system to get an upgrade.
Rising energy bills and repair cost
What is the sense of dragging a system that gives you fatty energy bills, frequent repairs and yet fails to provide efficient heating? Winters are special and therefore, such a beautiful season should not be spoiled by compromising on the level of indoor comfort by continuing to shiver with cold blows despite the presence of a heating system at home. Whether your system has completed its lifespan or not, if it has started to cause a rise in energy bills and has doubled the repair costs, you should seriously think what you're doing both with the home and with your hard-earned money. Make a wise decision and upgrade the system. Of course, you'd have to spend thousands for a new system but be sure these thousands are worth better than those thousands that you will continue to spend on energy bills and repairs for long and would still be left with a lingering system with insufficient efficiency.
Meant for warmth but doesn't warm
You install a heating system to provide you with warmth when the Winter is cruel outside. What then is the use of a system that is apparently there but totally absent efficiency wise? If your system is too old, take the decision right away, however, if your system, you think, is too new to show such inefficiencies, then call a professional for a proper inspection of the system. As said already, that often times a system shows signs of replacement much earlier than the expected time primarily because of poor maintenance, it is not necessary that your system would stand back up straight after the repairs. Let the professional suggest what needs to be done with the system. If the repair cost is too much and the system is expected to show lesser efficiency than usual even after that, the wisest decision would be to upgrade it.
Too old? Danger at home!
Take for example Furnaces in consideration. It is unfortunate that many homeowners despite knowing that the use of a Red Tag Furnace is prohibited by law continue to use it. And the Red Tag Furnaces are often the old Furnaces. The reason why old systems should be upgraded right away is that they are not only a threat to the property but also to the lives of the homeowners. There are numerous incidents in which the Carbon Monoxide leaks from old Furnaces took the life of the residents and many others in which the fire broke out due to systems that were too old and yet were kept in use. Since the lifetime of a Furnace is 15-20 years, you should seriously think of an upgrade if its 20th birthday has already passed. 