Furnace Replacement in Shrewsbury, 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 want to reduce your impact on the environment; or maybe your home just isn’t warming you as well as it used to.
For whatever reason, it’s a big deal to replace your furnace, and understanding the basics will help you with it. You’ll want to consider several details, and we’ll overview the most important components here, such as:
Whether your Shrewsbury, MO home needs a furnace replacement or repair to keep you warm, SmartHouse Heating and Cooling is here to help. We take a customer-first approach with every house we visit, and we always recommend what we believe will be best for your situation. 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 signs that you need to replace your home furnace, 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 Shrewsbury, MO HVAC contractor to examine the furnace and give suggestions on how you should move forward.
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 thing to watch out for is the age – most furnaces, if taken care of properly, last 15-20 years, and while some can keep going, they often require frequent repairs. Plus, older systems are often out of warranty, leaving you to bear the full cost when something fails.
If you’re already doing other HVAC upgrades, like an air conditioning replacement, replacing your outdated furnace at the same time provides you with a newer, more efficient system that is covered by a comprehensive warranty.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:
Most of the time, you can repair an older furnace, but repairs often get expensive, and older systems are likely outside their warranty coverage.
Repairs to older furnaces can be a bit of a gamble. The parts may be unavailable from the manufacturer, making them more expensive. Plus, after the initial part is replaced, the technician may locate additional issues, needing further unexpected repairs.
If your older furnace seems like it always needs repairs — especially during the coldest days of the year — it’s likely time to consider replacement.
Upgrading to a new furnace boosts performance and efficiency, helping you lower energy bills and shrink your carbon footprint, while improving your comfort.
Upgrading also can allow for smart thermostats, zoning systems, and variable speed motors for improved 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 avoid high expenses for repairs in the future.
SmartHouse offers both furnace repair and furnace replacement services in Shrewsbury, 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 characteristics 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 turned into heat versus how much is wasted – an 80% rating means 80% of the fuel is used to make heat and 20% is wasted. A higher percentage means less fuel loss and in turn, less spent on fuel. AFUE is not used for electric furnaces because electric heating doesn’t burn fuel in the same way and has next to no heat loss.
Most older heating systems use either electricity or gas for fuel. Gas furnaces burn natural gas to produce heat and rely on a natural gas connection and venting infrastructure. Gas furnaces with AFUE ratings of 90% and up are considered 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 present condition. Because they don’t involve combustion, electric furnaces generally operate at or near 100% efficiency.
The amount of stages, or speeds, your furnace has affects its ability to keep you comfortable:
Heat pumps both heat and cool your house in one device, rather than needing separate systems for each. They work by moving existing heat into or out of your home, rather than making new heat by burning fuel.
Heat pumps operate in both boiling hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Shrewsbury, MO residents are familiar with. During winter, heat pumps transport heat into your home from outside, regardless of freezing weather. In the summer, the process is reversed as the heat pump absorbs the heat from inside your home and releases it outdoors.
Heat pumps offer many advantages over conventional systems, including:
The Daikin FIT heat pump features variable-speed inverter technology for energy efficiency, unmatched control over temperature, superior dehumidification during Shrewsbury, MO’s steamy summers, and unintrusive noise levels.
Heat pumps can also work alongside a traditional gas furnace, in what’s called a “dual fuel system.” The heat pump handles the cooling and the majority of your heating needs, 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 intersecting incentives that can save you money in multiple ways:
In addition to Ameren’s rebates, there are currently tax credits available from the federal government for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems put in by December 31, 2025. To take advantage of these tax credits, you will need to use a system such as high-efficiency central ACs, air source and ground source (geothermal) heat pumps, mini-split ACs or heat pumps, and smart thermostats (with installation).
Getting your new system installed right— fully code-compliant using industry best practices—means you’ll enjoy headache-free, energy-efficient comfort for years to come. That’s why working with the right technicians is critical for your new system.
At SmartHouse, we take care of everything – from finding the perfect system to match your home to professional setup and anything else your system needs! We’re here to make your experience smooth and stress-free, focusing on open, clear communication, friendly, expert service, and results you can depend on for years to come!
At SmartHouse, we’re here to help you stay warm, keep you comfortable, and save on energy bills. When we start a job, our technicians ask, “What is the right thing to do?” before making any decisions. Let us make a difference in your home’s heating.
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