It’s always better to replace your HVAC before it dies. You’ll avoid the stress and expense of emergency installation, and you’ll have time to find the best system for your West Harrison, IN, home. How do you know when it’s time for a new HVAC system? Here are five signs that your air conditioner, heat pump or furnace is nearing the end-time:
1. Sounds You Don’t Usually Hear
HVAC systems get noisier with age, but thumping, banging, screeching, rattling, buzzing, grinding and other frightful sounds signal a system malfunction and should be checked by an HVAC technician immediately. HVAC repair might solve the problem, but if your unit is older, it might be best to replace it.
2. Escalating Utility Bills
Heaters and air conditioners get less efficient with age, so it’s not unusual to see higher energy bills with older systems. In most cases, utility bills will continue to rise until you replace the system.
3. An Older Unit
Well-maintained furnaces can last 15-20 years, central air conditioners can last up to 25 years, and heat pumps can last 10-15 years. The lifespan of poorly-maintained systems will be much shorter. If your system is this age and has other issues too, start looking for a replacement.
4. HVAC Not Doing its Job
Aging HVAC systems develop performance issues. Your home might have hot and cold spots, or the indoor temperature might not match the thermostat setting. There may be constant short-cycling as the system struggles to meet the demand for heated or cooled air.
5. Frequent HVAC Repairs
If your system needs frequent HVAC repairs, it’s preparing to check out. You can keep it going for a while, but repair can cost more than replacement over time.
Immediate Rewards of a New HVAC Installation
When you replace an ailing, older HVAC unit, you’ll see an immediate reduction in utility bills. You’ll enjoy reliable heating and cooling performance, greater indoor comfort, and peace of mind because you won’t have to worry about a breakdown anymore.
HVAC Innovations for a Custom Indoor Environment
- Variable-speed technology. Trane was the first HVAC manufacturing company to develop and market residential variable-speed technology. Now, this technology intuitively adjusts heating and cooling output according to what’s needed at any given time. It distributes treated air evenly throughout a home, thereby delivering consistent comfort and achieving a high degree of energy efficiency.
- State-of-the-art features. Trane gas furnaces have features like self-diagnostic controls and a hot surface igniter. Modern Trane HVAC systems allow you to regulate indoor humidity and pre-program temperatures that conform to your schedule. Today’s units are smaller and quieter than earlier models, and they use eco-friendly refrigerants. Systems with sleep-mode capability cut back on heat or AC when you go to bed and conserve energy without sacrificing comfort.
- Home automation integration. Trane HVAC integrates with Nexia home automation systems that can turn your HVAC off or on based on whether someone is in the room. Smart Wi-Fi thermostats allow you to control conditions at home remotely using any internet-enabled device.
- Cleaner indoor air. Trane’s CleanEffects air filtration system can rid indoor air of up to 99.98 percent of airborne allergens and pathogens.
- Ducted zoned systems. With zoning, you’ll have precise control over the temperatures in your West Harrison home. Heat and AC output from your furnace and central air conditioner are controlled by dampers and separate thermostats in each room. With zoning, you can heat and cool only the rooms you use.
- Ductless technology. Ductless systems allow you to heat or cool your home without ductwork. One outdoor unit can heat or cool up to four rooms or zones, and the temperature in each zone is controlled by its own thermostat. Installation is easy and can be completed in one day.
Greater Energy Efficiency
Your energy savings with a new Trane furnace, heat pump or air conditioning installation could be up to 50 percent. With a geothermal installation, you could save more. To learn more about high-tech Trane heating and cooling, visit Western Hills Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., or call (812) 227-3001 for more information.
