If your furnace is 15-20 years old, you may want to consider looking for a new one. However, here are some things you can do to extend the life expectancy of your current furnace in Taylorsville, KY.

Annual Maintenance

Giving your furnace an annual tune-up is extremely important if you’re serious about extending its lifespan. While you should start researching new furnaces after about 15 years, with good maintenance, your current furnace can hit the 30-year mark.

Part of a professional tune-up includes replacing worn-out sections, lubricating parts, and tightening up connections. This kind of consistent tune-up can keep your furnace working efficiently for years.

Manage Your Home Comfort

Another way to extend the life of your furnace is to keep your home a little cooler during the winter. This reduces the strain on your unit, as it doesn’t have to work as hard to raise the temperature.

Try to keep the temperature 8-10 degrees cooler than in the summer for at least eight hours a day. Besides extending the lifespan of your furnace, this will also reduce your utility bills.

Don’t Change the Settings Frequently

The more you keep your furnace at a set temperature, the less your system has to adjust itself throughout the day. Over time, having your furnace stay at a set temperature reduces the wear and tear on your system.

Change Your Air Filters Frequently

Keep a schedule on when you change your air filter and try to change it at least every one to three months. To see how often you should change your filter, check on it monthly; if it doesn’t look clogged, check it again in two months. Clogged filters force your furnace to work harder than it needs to, and this puts unnecessary strain on your system.

The ideal time to get an annual furnace tune-up is in the fall before you start using your heating system daily. Call Elder Heating and Air if you need our professional heating maintenance services. We offer a comprehensive 20-point inspection during every tune-up.

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