Furnace Replacement in Fenton, MO. As cold temperatures arrive with winter, you might be thinking about replacing your furnace. Maybe it’s functioning, but inefficient; maybe you’re trying to be more environmentally friendly; 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 being well-informed will help you make the right choice. There’s a lot to consider, and we’ll overview the most important elements here, such as:
Whether your Fenton, 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 Fenton, MO HVAC contractor to evaluate the furnace and make recommendations on whether to repair or replace.
The first thing to consider is performance. If your furnace is not warming your home sufficiently, even when it is working, a replacement is probably needed.
Another aspect to be aware of 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 pay the full cost when something fails.
If you’re already doing other HVAC upgrades, like an air conditioning replacement, replacing your failing 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:
Frequently, you can fix an older furnace, but repairs often are costly, and can add up with older systems out of warranty.
Repairs to existing furnaces can take some unexpected turns. The parts may be unavailable from the manufacturer, making them pricey. Plus, after the initial part is replaced, the technician may locate additional issues, resulting in 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 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 highly flexible heating and cooling in your home.
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 Fenton, 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 factors 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 converted to heat and how much is lost – an 80% rating means 80% of the fuel is converted to heat and 20% is lost. A higher rating 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 use either electricity or gas for fuel. 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% 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 keep you comfortable:
Heat pumps can handle both heating and cooling together, rather than having separate systems for each. They work by moving existing heat into or out of your home, rather than creating new heat by burning fuel.
Heat pumps perform in both boiling hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Fenton, 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 brings the heat from inside your home to the outdoors.
Heat pumps offer many advantages over conventional systems, including:
The Daikin FIT heat pump features variable-speed inverter technology for energy efficiency, precise temperature control, superior dehumidification during Fenton, MO’s steamy summers, and unintrusive noise levels.
Heat pumps can also perform in the same system as a 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 transferring to the gas furnace in icy 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 give you a once-in-a-lifetime savings deal:
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 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 critical for your new system.
At SmartHouse, we take care of the whole process – from finding the perfect system to fit your situation 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 be sure of!
At SmartHouse, we’re here to help you stay warm, level up your comfort, and keep your temperature costs down. 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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