{"id":507,"date":"2018-03-19T11:00:58","date_gmt":"2018-03-19T15:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=507"},"modified":"2018-03-19T10:31:14","modified_gmt":"2018-03-19T14:31:14","slug":"heater-give-up-for-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heating-service\/heater-give-up-for-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Did Your Heater Give Up for Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"techniciansThe heating season \u201cofficially\u201d comes to an end in just a few days. But as we mentioned in our previous post<\/a>, that doesn\u2019t mean you should just shut off your heater for the year and forget about it\u2014if any problems arose over the winter it\u2019s vital that you take care of them now!<\/p>\n

Or maybe you know your heater is on its last leg and no repair is going to help it last through another winter season, so you\u2019re just going to wait until next year and buy a new one. But if you want truly efficient and reliable heating in Nashville, TN<\/a>, we urge you to start exploring your options now. You don\u2019t have <\/em>to get an updated version of the heater you currently have\u2014you can choose a different system.<\/p>\n

But what if you aren\u2019t sure if a new heater is actually what you need? It\u2019s better to look at the signs now and determine this before next year rather than waiting for the first chilly day next winter to decide!<\/p>\n

Are Your Operating Costs Higher Than They Should Be?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s important that you keep an eye on your monthly utility bills. Increased heating bills can be a sign that your system is developing some type of issue. If you find that your heater is costing significantly more from month-to-month as previous years, despite comparable use, then you should have a professional check it out right away.<\/p>\n

That type of sudden spike in operating costs is usually due to accumulated wear and tear on the heating system that\u2019s caused it to loose efficiency, and operate for longer to try to achieve your temperature demands. If you do notice your heater costing you more to operate on a monthly basis, it could very well be a sign you need a new one.<\/p>\n

Are You Frequently Calling for Heating Repairs?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s normal to need a heating system repair every now and then. Things happen, after all\u2014parts break, wear down, etc. Even with careful preventive maintenance you\u2019ll likely have to deal with some type of repair need! However, if you find yourself having repairs down a few times a year, then it\u2019s probably time to consult with a pro and consider if the system needs to be replaced.<\/p>\n

As your heater ages, the parts within them start to wear out, and fail. The closer your heater gets to the end of its life, the more parts do begin to fail. And once it starts breaking down too often, it\u2019s a good idea to replace it. If you\u2019re still unsure, a good rule of thumb to go by is if your next repair is going to cost half of what a new system upgrade would, then an upgrade is probably the best way to go.<\/p>\n

Is Your Heater Simply Old?<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s face it, no heating system lasts forever! Even when regularly maintained, a heating system can be expected to last about 10-15 years. Once a furnace passes this age, it will begin developing a range of problems such as those we mentioned above. The older your heater gets, the more costly it\u2019s going to be to keep up and running.<\/p>\n

If your furnace is older than 15, we highly recommend talking to a professional HVAC technicians about whether or not it\u2019s worth it to replace a degrading system (chances are, it is worth it!)<\/p>\n

At Covenant Heating and Cooling, we are \u201cDedicated to the Promise of Serving You.\u201d To discuss your options or for help determining if you need a heater upgrade, contact us today<\/a>! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you want truly efficient and reliable heating in Nashville, TN, we urge you to start exploring your options now.<\/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":[6,92,140],"class_list":["post-507","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-heating","tag-nashville","tag-signs-you-need-to-replace-your-heater"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/507","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=507"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/507\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":512,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/507\/revisions\/512"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=507"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=507"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.covenantheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=507"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}