Furnace Replacement in Overland, 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 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 a lot to consider, and we’ll overview the most important components here, such as:
Whether your Overland, 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 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 clues that your furnace needs a replacement, and you probably won’t be surprised by many. The truth is, if there is any question in your mind, you need to call a local Overland, MO HVAC contractor to examine the furnace and give suggestions on whether to repair or replace.
The clearest indicator 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 – the average lifespan of a well-maintained furnace is 15-20 years, and while some can last longer, they often require frequent repairs. Plus, older systems are often outside their warranty coverage, leaving you to shoulder the cost when something fails.
If you’re already doing other HVAC upgrades, like extensive ductwork, 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:
Frequently, you can fix an older furnace, but repairs often are costly, and can add up with older systems out of warranty.
Repairs to older furnaces can take some unexpected turns. The parts may be out of production, making them pricey. Plus, after the initial part is replaced, the technician may find more 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.
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 increasing 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 give you a new, longer-lasting warranty, helping you keep costs down if you need repairs in the future.
SmartHouse offers both furnace repair and furnace replacement services in Overland, MO. Call us now at 314-370-1816, or reach out online to get started.
If you know it’s time 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 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 turned into heat versus how much is wasted – 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 virtually no heat loss.
Most traditional furnaces rely on either gas or electricity for fuel. Gas furnaces burn natural gas to create heat and rely on a natural gas connection and venting infrastructure. Gas furnaces with AFUE ratings of 90% and up are considered 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 current wiring. Because they don’t involve combustion, electric furnaces generally operate at or near 100% efficiency.
The amount of stages, or speeds, your furnace has affects its ability to keep you comfortable:
Heat pumps can handle both heating and cooling together, rather than requiring 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 work in both steaming hot summers and freezing cold winters, a dichotomy that all Overland, MO residents are familiar with. 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 efficient operations, unmatched control over temperature, superior dehumidification during Overland, 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 shifting to the gas furnace in extremely cold conditions, ensuring warmth and comfort no matter how cold it gets outside.
Right now, we’re seeing the best deal we’ve ever seen for high-efficiency HVAC systems, due to intersecting incentives that can offer you unprecedented savings:
In addition to Ameren’s rebates, there are currently tax credits available from the federal government 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 worry-free, energy-efficient comfort for years to come. That’s why partnering with the right contractor is critically important.
At SmartHouse, we take care of it all – from finding the perfect system to fit your needs to professional setup and beyond! We want your experience to be easy and worry-free, focusing on honest, clear communication, friendly, expert service, and results you can count on!
At SmartHouse, we’re here to help you stay warm, 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.
We also offer these services in Overland, MO:
