In about two months, the weather will get warmer. But while you’re waiting, you’ll need a heating system you can count on to keep your house warm. Without a working system, there is no reason to go through cold days and nights.
If your heat pump or furnace isn’t keeping you warm like it used to, you should know that getting a heating repair in Oak Lawn, IL is definitely worth it. Even if the cold weather starts to go away in the next couple of weeks, you can rest easy knowing that your system is ready to go for next winter or a cold snap in the near future.
If you’re not sure if you need to fix your heater or if you should just get a new one, we can help you figure it out.
What signs can you look for to tell if you need repairs or a new one?
When trying to figure out if you need heater repairs or a whole new system, it’s important to know what to look for. Here are the things that will set them apart.
- Age: Most heaters can be used for another 10 to 15 years. This doesn’t mean that your heater will stop working in year 10. But it does mean that, even with regular maintenance, it will start to lose some of its effectiveness and efficiency around this age. If your heater is less than 10 years old, a repair should be enough to fix any problems. If your heater is 10 to 15 years old, though, you should talk to your technician about whether a new one would be better.
- Repair frequency: Whether you have a heat pump or a furnace, you will need a professional to fix your system at some point. But if you have to fix something every year or even more often than that, it’s a sign that the system is getting old and needs to be replaced. But if your heater only needs repairs once every few years right now, those repairs should be enough.
- Repair price: Some people think that a big repair bill is just the price they have to pay to stay warm, but that’s not true. If your repair costs are too high, it may be time to replace your system. If the cost of fixing your heater is half or more of what a new one would cost, it would be better to just buy a new one.
- Effectiveness of heating: Last but not least, pay attention to how well your home’s heating system works. With regular maintenance and quick repairs, you should be able to keep your home’s heating steady and reliable. If this isn’t the case and your system is 10 years or older, it probably can’t do its job anymore and needs to be replaced.
No matter if you need your heater fixed or replaced, our team is here to help.
You can make an appointment by calling Oak Lawn HVAC. We have answers for every time of year.
