Furnace Replacement in Olivette, 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 help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint; 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 aspects here, such as:
Whether your Olivette, MO home needs a furnace replacement or repair to keep you warm, SmartHouse Heating and Cooling is here to help. We always put our customers first at every job, 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 there is any reason you’re thinking about replacing, you need to call a local Olivette, 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 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 need to be repaired frequently. Plus, older systems are often out of warranty, leaving you to pay the full cost when something fails.
If you’re already replacing another part of your HVAC system, like extensive ductwork, replacing your old furnace at the same time provides you with a new, paired, and 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 are costly, and can add up with older systems out of warranty.
Repairs to existing furnaces don’t always go how you’d like. The parts may be unavailable from the manufacturer, making them pricey. Plus, after the initial part is replaced, the technician may identify 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 your furnace improves performance and efficiency, helping you keep your bills down and shrink your carbon footprint, while improving your comfort.
Upgrading also can allow for 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 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 Olivette, 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 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 converted to heat and how much is lost – an 80% rating means 80% of the fuel is turned into heat and 20% is wasted. A higher rating means less fuel loss and higher savings. 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 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% or higher are classified as 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 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 by burning fuel.
Heat pumps operate in both steaming hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Olivette, 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 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, superb dehumidification during Olivette, 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 takes care of all of your home’s cooling along with most of its heating, with the system automatically shifting to the gas furnace in icy conditions, ensuring a warm house 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 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. 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 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 it all – from finding the perfect system to fit your situation to professional setup and more! We’re here to make your experience smooth and stress-free, focusing on honest, clear communication, friendly, expert service, and outcomes you can count on!
At SmartHouse, we’re here to help you heat your home, level up your comfort, and lower your energy bills. When we first visit a house, our technicians ask, “What is the right thing to do?” before making any decisions. Let us bring that attitude to your home.
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