Furnace Replacement in Ellisville, MO. As the winter weather starts, you might be thinking about replacing your furnace. Maybe it’s keeping your house warm, but at a high cost; 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.
No matter the reason, replacing your furnace is a big decision, and understanding the basics will help you with it. There’s fair amount to be mindful of, and we’ll overview the most important factors here, such as:
Whether your Ellisville, 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 recommend 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 few of them will surprise you. The truth is, if there is any reason you’re thinking about replacing, you need to call a local Ellisville, MO HVAC contractor to evaluate the furnace and provide guidance on how you should move forward.
The clearest indicator is performance. If your furnace is not keeping your home adequately warmed, even when it is working, a replacement is probably needed.
Another thing to watch out for is the age – will have a lifespan of 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 replacing another part of your HVAC system, like an air conditioning replacement, replacing your old furnace at the same time provides you with a newer, more efficient system that is covered by a total warranty.
To recap, you should consider replacing your furnace if:
Often, 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 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 freezing temperatures of winter — it’s likely time to consider replacement.
Upgrading your furnace improves performance and efficiency, helping you keep your bills down and shrink your carbon footprint, while enhancing 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 will also have a comprehensive warranty, helping you avoid high expenses for repairs in the future.
SmartHouse offers both furnace repair and furnace replacement services in Ellisville, 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 keep in mind: efficiency ratings, gas vs. electric furnaces, and motor speed(s).
For gas, oil, or propane furnaces that burn fuel to make 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 involve combustion and has next to no heat loss.
Most traditional furnaces have a fuel source of either gas or electricity. Gas furnaces burn natural gas to create 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 setup. Because they don’t involve combustion, electric furnaces generally operate at or near 100% efficiency.
The number of motor speeds (AKA stages) your furnace has affects its ability to effectively warm your home:
Heat pumps combine heating and cooling into a single system, rather than having separate systems for each. They work by moving existing heat into or out of your home, rather than generating new heat through combustion.
Heat pumps perform in both boiling hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Ellisville, MO residents know only too well. 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 transports the heat from inside your home to out.
Heat pumps offer many advantages over conventional systems, including:
The Daikin FIT heat pump features variable-speed inverter technology for efficient operations, unmatched control over temperature, terrific dehumidification during Ellisville, 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 switching to the gas furnace in frozen 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 intersecting incentives that can save you money in multiple ways:
On top of Ameren’s rebates, the federal government is offering tax credits for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems installed 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).
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 working with the right technicians is crucial to your satisfaction.
At SmartHouse, we take care of everything – from finding the perfect system to fit your needs to expert installation and more! We want your experience to be easy and worry-free, focusing on sincere, clear communication, friendly, expert service, and outcomes you can count on!
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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