Furnace Replacement in Brentwood, 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 as warm in the cold as you’d like it to be.
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 a lot to consider, and we’ll overview the most important factors here, such as:
Whether your Brentwood, MO home needs a furnace replacement or repair to keep you warm, SmartHouse Heating and Cooling has got your back. We take a customer-first approach with every house we visit, 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 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 reason you’re thinking about replacing, you need to call a local Brentwood, MO HVAC contractor to examine the furnace and provide guidance on what you should do next.
The clearest indicator is performance. If your furnace is not keeping your home adequately warmed, even when it is working, a replacement may be necessary.
Another aspect to be aware of is the age – most furnaces, if taken care of properly, last 15-20 years, and while some can last longer, 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 having work done on your HVAC system, like an air conditioning replacement, replacing your old furnace at the same time provides you with a matched, energy-efficient system that is covered by a total warranty.
To recap, you should consider replacing your furnace if:
Most of the time, you can fix an older furnace, but repairs often become expensive fast, especially with older systems outside of warranty coverage.
Repairs to older furnaces can be a bit of a gamble. The parts may be out of production, making them pricey. Plus, after the initial part is replaced, the technician may find more issues, requiring further unexpected repairs.
If your older furnace is never running quite right — especially during the freezing temperatures of winter — it’s likely time to consider replacement.
Upgrading to a new furnace boosts performance and efficiency, helping you keep your bills down and decrease your environmental impact, while improving your comfort.
Upgrading also opens the door to smart thermostats, zoning systems, and variable speed motors for improved control, plus you can consider replacing your furnace with a heat pump for highly flexible heating and cooling in your home.
Your new furnace will also have a comprehensive warranty, helping you save on parts and repair costs if something goes wrong in the future.
SmartHouse offers both furnace repair and furnace replacement services in Brentwood, 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 keep in mind: efficiency ratings, gas vs. electric furnaces, and motor speed(s).
For gas, oil, or propane furnaces that produce heat by burning fuel, 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 lost. 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 involve combustion and has next to no heat loss.
Most older heating systems have a fuel source of either gas or electricity. Gas furnaces burn natural gas to convert it into heat and require a connection to a natural gas line and venting infrastructure. Gas furnaces with AFUE ratings of 90% and up are considered high-efficiency furnaces.
Electric furnaces use electricity to generate heat through resistance coils and may require an electrical upgrade, depending on your home’s current wiring. Because they don’t involve combustion, electric furnaces normally operate at or near 100% efficiency.
The amount of stages, or speeds, 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 work in both steaming hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Brentwood, MO residents have experienced firsthand. 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 brings the heat from inside your home to the outdoors.
Heat pumps feature several benefits over conventional systems, including:
The Daikin FIT heat pump features variable-speed inverter technology for efficient operations, highly accurate temperature control, terrific dehumidification during Brentwood, MO’s steamy summers, and unintrusive noise levels.
Heat pumps can also be combined with an existing gas furnace, in what’s called a “dual fuel system.” The heat pump cools your home, and handles most of the heating, with the system automatically shifting to the gas furnace in extremely cold conditions, ensuring warmth and comfort 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 give you a once-in-a-lifetime savings deal:
Alongside Ameren’s rebates, you can take advantage of tax credits the federal government is offering for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems set up 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).
Getting your new system installed right— fully code-compliant using industry best practices—means you’ll enjoy stress-free, energy-efficient comfort for years to come. That’s why partnering with the right contractor is crucial to your satisfaction.
At SmartHouse, we take care of everything – from picking out the right system to match your home to expert installation and anything else your system needs! We want your experience to be easy and worry-free, focusing on sincere, 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, improve your comfort, and lower your 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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