Furnace Replacement in Earth City, MO. With cold fronts starting to come through, you might be thinking about replacing your furnace. Maybe it’s keeping your house warm, but at a high cost; maybe you’re trying to be more environmentally friendly; or maybe your home just isn’t warming you as well as it used to.
No matter the reason, replacing your furnace is a big decision, and understanding the basics will help you with it. You’ll want to consider several details, and we’ll overview the most important aspects here, such as:
Whether your Earth City, 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 make recommendations that 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 you think you need to replace it for any reason, you need to call a local Earth City, MO HVAC contractor to inspect the furnace and provide guidance on how you should move forward.
The most obvious sign is performance. If your furnace is not comfortably keeping your home warm, even when it is functioning properly, a replacement is probably needed.
Another thing to watch out for is the age – most furnaces, if taken care of properly, last 15-20 years, and while some can last longer, they often require frequent repairs. Plus, older systems are often past their warranty, leaving you to pay the full cost when something fails.
If you’re already having work done on your HVAC system, like extensive ductwork, replacing your outdated furnace at the same time provides you with a newer, more efficient system that is covered by a comprehensive warranty.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:
Frequently, you can repair an older furnace, but repairs often are costly, and can add up with older systems out of warranty.
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 identify additional issues, needing further unexpected repairs.
If your older furnace keeps breaking down — especially during the chilling Earth City, MO winters — it’s likely time to consider replacement.
Replacing your old furnace with a new one will improve performance and efficiency, helping you keep your bills down and decrease your environmental impact, while enhancing your comfort.
Upgrading also opens the door to 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 will give you a new, longer-lasting 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 Earth City, MO. Call us now at 314-370-1816, or reach out online to get started.
If you’re ready to get a furnace replacement, but aren’t sure what to look for, here are a few aspects to be aware of: 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 converted to 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 involve combustion and has next to no heat loss.
Most traditional heating systems use either electricity or gas 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% 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 setup. Because they don’t involve combustion, electric furnaces normally 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 combine heating and cooling into a single system, rather than requiring 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 steaming hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Earth City, MO residents know only too well. During winter, heat pumps bring heat from outside your home to within, even in freezing temperatures. 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 energy efficiency, highly accurate temperature control, superior dehumidification during Earth City, MO’s steamy summers, and quiet operation.
Heat pumps can also operate in concert with a conventional 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 transferring to the gas furnace in icy conditions, ensuring warmth and comfort no matter how low the temperature drops.
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:
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 set up by December 31, 2025. Qualifying systems include 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 stress-free, energy-efficient comfort for years to come. That’s why hiring the right company is critical for your new system.
At SmartHouse, we take care of the whole process – from picking out the right system to fit your situation to expert installation and more! We want your experience to be easy and worry-free, focusing on open, clear communication, friendly, expert service, and outcomes you can depend on for years to come!
At SmartHouse, we’re here to help you heat your home, keep you comfortable, 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 make a difference in your home’s heating.
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