Furnace Replacement in Florissant, MO. As temperatures drop and we move towards winter, you might be thinking about replacing your furnace. Maybe it’s working, but your energy bills are skyrocketing; maybe you’re trying to be more environmentally friendly; or maybe your home just isn’t warming you as well as it used to.
Replacing your furnace is a big decision, no matter why you’re doing it, and being well-informed will help you make the right choice. There’s fair amount to be mindful of, and we’ll overview the most important elements here, such as:
Whether your Florissant, MO home needs a furnace replacement or repair to keep you warm, SmartHouse Heating and Cooling is by your side. We always put our customers first at every job, and we always suggest what we believe will work best for your home. We’re available to contact 24/7 – if you have a question, get in touch today by calling 314-644-1570, texting us at 314-310-2242, or reaching out online.
There are several clues that your furnace needs a replacement, and not many of them will come as a surprise. The truth is, if there is any question in your mind, you need to call a local Florissant, MO HVAC contractor to inspect the furnace and give suggestions on what you should do next.
The clearest indicator is performance. If your furnace is not warming your home sufficiently, even when it is functioning properly, a replacement may be necessary.
Another common criterion is the age – the average lifespan of a well-maintained furnace is 15-20 years, and while some can outlast that, they often need to be repaired frequently. Plus, older systems are often past their warranty, leaving you to bear the full cost when something fails.
If you’re already doing other HVAC upgrades, like extensive ductwork, replacing your old furnace at the same time provides you with a newer, more efficient system that is covered by a comprehensive warranty.
To recap, you should consider replacing your furnace if:
Often, you can fix an older furnace, but repairs often become expensive fast, especially with older systems outside of warranty coverage.
Repairs to older furnaces don’t always go how you’d like. The parts may be out of production, making them more expensive. Plus, after the initial part is replaced, the technician may find more issues, needing further unexpected repairs.
If your older furnace is never running quite right — especially during the chilling Florissant, MO winters — it’s likely time to consider replacement.
Upgrading your furnace improves performance and efficiency, helping you lower energy bills and shrink your carbon footprint, while enhancing your comfort.
Upgrading also can allow for smart thermostats, zoning systems, and variable speed motors for better control, plus you can consider replacing your furnace with a heat pump for vastly increased flexibility in your home’s temperature control.
Your new furnace should also come with a new warranty, helping you keep costs down if you need repairs in the future.
SmartHouse offers both furnace repair and furnace replacement services in Florissant, MO. Call us now at 314-370-1816, or reach out online to get started.
If you’ve decided to replace your furnace, but aren’t sure what to look for, here are a few things to pay attention to: efficiency ratings, gas vs. electric furnaces, and motor speed(s).
For gas, oil, or propane furnaces that convert fuel into heat, energy efficiency is measured with the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) system. This is expressed as a percentage of how much fuel is converted to heat and how much is lost – an 80% rating means 80% of the fuel is turned into heat and 20% is wasted. A higher rating means less fuel loss and a lower bill. AFUE is not used for electric furnaces because electric heating doesn’t involve combustion and has virtually no heat loss.
Most traditional heating systems rely on either gas or electricity for fuel. Gas furnaces burn natural gas to produce heat and require a connection to a natural gas line and venting infrastructure. Gas furnaces with AFUE ratings of 90% or higher are classified as high-efficiency furnaces.
On the other hand, electric furnaces don’t use gas, and instead generate heat with electricity and resistance coils and may require an electrical upgrade, depending on your home’s current wiring. Because they don’t involve combustion, electric furnaces typically operate at or near 100% efficiency.
The number of motor speeds (AKA stages) your furnace has affects its ability to efficiently provide you comfort:
Heat pumps both heat and cool your house in one device, rather than having separate systems for each. They work by moving existing heat into or out of your home, rather than creating new heat through combustion.
Heat pumps operate in both steaming hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Florissant, MO residents know only too well. During winter, heat pumps absorb heat from the outdoors (even in freezing weather) and release it indoors. In the summer, the process is reversed as the heat pump absorbs the heat from inside your home and releases it outdoors.
Heat pumps feature several benefits over conventional systems, including:
The Daikin FIT heat pump features variable-speed inverter technology for energy efficiency, unmatched control over temperature, superb dehumidification during Florissant, MO’s steamy summers, and quiet operation.
Heat pumps can also perform in the same system as a gas furnace, in what’s called a “dual fuel system.” The heat pump takes care of all of your home’s cooling along with most of its heating, with the system automatically shifting to the gas furnace in frozen conditions, ensuring consistent warmth no matter how far down temperatures go.
Right now, we’re seeing the best deal we’ve ever seen for high-efficiency HVAC systems, due to overlapping incentives that can offer you unprecedented savings:
On top of Ameren’s rebates, you can take advantage of tax credits the federal government is offering for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems put in by December 31, 2025. These credits apply to high-efficiency central ACs, air source and ground source (geothermal) heat pumps, mini-split ACs or heat pumps, and smart thermostats (with installation).
Knowing your new system is installed correctly— fully code-compliant using industry best practices—means you’ll enjoy worry-free, energy-efficient comfort for years to come. That’s why partnering with the right contractor is critical for your new system.
At SmartHouse, we take care of everything – from picking out the right system to fit your needs to professional setup and anything else your system needs! We’re here to make your experience smooth and stress-free, focusing on honest, clear communication, friendly, expert service, and outcomes you can count on!
At SmartHouse, we’re here to help you heat your home, improve your comfort, and lower your energy bills. When we get started on a project, our technicians ask, “What is the right thing to do?” before making any decisions. Let us show you the SmartHouse difference.
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