{"id":598,"date":"2019-01-07T11:00:11","date_gmt":"2019-01-07T16:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/?p=598"},"modified":"2019-01-04T12:01:38","modified_gmt":"2019-01-04T17:01:38","slug":"5-signs-need-furnace-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/heating-service\/5-signs-need-furnace-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs That You Need a Furnace Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"Inside a gas furnace. Focus = the top of the middle flange. 12MP camera.\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Not sure if it\u2019s time for you to have a furnace upgrade? We know that sometimes it\u2019s hard to make that decision. Committing to buying a new furnace for your home and spending money on the installation services is incredibly expensive, so when you\u2019re ready, you want to be sure. However, you don\u2019t want to wait too long to take action. When you need a <a href=\"\/heating\/furnaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">furnace upgrade in Staten Island, NY<\/a>, be sure to contact our team. All our technicians are extensively trained, licensed, and experienced so that we can help you in any endeavors that you need in your home.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>The Warning Signs of an Upgrade<\/h2>\n<p>Here are a few warning signs that indicate that an upgrade is imminent:<\/p>\n<h3>Your Furnace Is Old<\/h3>\n<p>How old is your furnace? If the answer is anything over the age of 15 then it\u2019s important for you to start thinking about replacing your heating system even if you\u2019re not facing any current problems. A furnace is only built to last for so long, if you\u2019re running a furnace way past its prime then it\u2019s time to let the system go. You\u2019ll only waste energy and money rather than saving any money by avoiding replacement.<\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re Constantly Repairing<\/h3>\n<p>How many times have you had to repair your furnace in the past few years? You shouldn\u2019t have to repair your furnace too often, if you are, it\u2019s more than likely a sign that it\u2019s time to go. This is especially true if your furnace is older. In any circumstance, constant repairs are never a good sign, so have your system serviced regularly.<\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re Hearing Odd Noises<\/h3>\n<p>Hearing any of the following noises?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rattling<\/li>\n<li>Banging<\/li>\n<li>Grating<\/li>\n<li>Humming<\/li>\n<li>Squealing<\/li>\n<li>Screeching<\/li>\n<li>Squeaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are, you definitely have an issue with your furnace system, and if you\u2019ve heard noises before and they\u2019ve come back after repair services it\u2019s time to think about replacing your system. Odd noises coming from your furnace are some of the most overt warning signs of a problem. Don\u2019t try to ignore these problems\u2014contact a professional as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re Experiencing Cold Air or Low Airflow<\/h3>\n<p>Is the air that blows throughout your home unsatisfying? You don\u2019t have to deal with very low levels of airflow blowing through your home or even lukewarm air blowing through your home. If you have either of these problems and they seem to persist no matter what you do then it\u2019s time to upgrade your system.<\/p>\n<h3>Dust, Dust, And More Dust<\/h3>\n<p>Notice that you\u2019re always dusting your home? This isn\u2019t just a minor inconvenience, it\u2019s actually a sign that your furnace is struggling. If your ductwork or furnace system isn\u2019t properly maintained it allows dust to cycle through your home endlessly. You should have your heating system maintained by one of our professionals, and while you have them in your home, you should take the opportunity to inquire about furnace upgrades.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">If you\u2019re looking to upgrade your furnace this winter, <a href=\"\/contact-us\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">be sure to contact our team here at Scaran<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here&#8217;s how to tell if you need a furnace upgrade&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[123,122,88],"class_list":["post-598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-furnace-replacement","tag-furnace-upgrade","tag-staten-island"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=598"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":601,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/598\/revisions\/601"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scaran.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}