Five Star Heating & Air is Your Company for Furnace Replacement in Palatine
Your home’s furnace is absolutely essential and not just for your comfort and safety during the coldest months of winter. A properly functioning furnace is also essential to protect the contents of your home. For example, a warm stable temperature helps protect the pipes in your plumbing system, preventing them from freezing and bursting. And frozen pipes can lead to extensive interior damage and a very hefty repair bill.
If your current furnace is struggling to keep you warm and comfortable, it may be time to consider installing a new system. The question is, how do you know if you need to replace your old furnace with a more modern, energy-efficient system? The following checklist should help you decide if it’s time to contact Five Star Heating & Air for the installation of a new system.
Signs of Furnace Trouble
- An aging system – If properly serviced and maintained, a home heating system should last about 15–20 years. If yours is nearing the end of that projected lifespan, you may want to consider installing a new system.
- Rising energy bills – High winter energy costs could well indicate your aging system is “tired” and struggling and not running as efficiently as it once did.
- Indoor air pollution – If you notice a lot of dust, dander, dirt, or soot in the air inside your home, that’s a pretty good sign a new system is needed.
- Uneven home heating – If you’ve noted that your home is not heating evenly, with some rooms noticeably warmer than others, or perhaps not heating at all, that’s a good sign your furnace is well past its prime.
- Strange, unusual noises – Naturally, your furnace is going to make a certain amount of noise as it cycles on and off, but if you hear louder than normal noise – humming, buzzing, or rattling noises – when your furnace is running, that may indicate your furnace has some serious structural problems.
- Visible cracks and rust – A point related to the previous one, rust and cracks often develop over time in a furnace, and if you see these in yours, it’s probably time to replace it.
- Frequent service calls and repair bills – Check your repair bills over the last couple of years, and if you’re frequently having to pay for service calls other than regular fall maintenance, a new system may be in order.
The Best Furnace Services in Palatine, IL
If you’re having any of the above issues with your current heating system, contact us at Five Star Heating & Air. We’ll send one of our expert technicians to inspect and evaluate your current system.
When it comes to furnace installations, we’re proud installers of both Trane and Mitsubishi heating equipment. If your furnace needs replacement we can offer you several options, to fit your needs and your family’s budget.
Whatever your choice, you can rest assured that if properly maintained, a new furnace installed by Five Star Heating & Air will keep your home warm and comfortable for many winters to come.
At Five Star Heating & Air, we’re the company your neighbors have trusted for services in Palatine for years, and we want to earn your trust as well. For furnace repair or furnace installation, contact us today at (847) 359-4534 or you can reach us online. And let’s get to work installing that new furnace!
