Furnace Replacement in Town and Country, MO. As cold temperatures arrive with winter, you might be thinking about replacing your furnace. Maybe it’s keeping your house warm, but at a high cost; maybe you want to help the environment by reducing your carbon footprint; 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 Town and Country, MO home needs a furnace replacement or repair to keep you warm, SmartHouse Heating and Cooling has got your back. 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 few of them will surprise you. The truth is, if you think you need to replace it for any reason, you need to call a local Town and Country, MO HVAC contractor to evaluate the furnace and give suggestions on whether to repair or replace.
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 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 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If you’re already replacing another part of your HVAC system, like an air conditioning replacement, replacing your outdated furnace at the same time provides you with a new, paired, and more efficient system that is covered by a total warranty.
To recap, you should consider replacing your furnace if:
Often, you can fix an older furnace, but repairs often become expensive fast, especially with older systems outside of warranty coverage.
Repairs to older 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 identify additional issues, resulting in further unexpected repairs.
If your older furnace seems like it always needs repairs — 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 decrease your environmental impact, while increasing 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 highly flexible heating and cooling in your home.
Your new furnace should also come with a new 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 Town and Country, 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 pay attention to: 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 turned into heat and 20% is wasted. 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 heating systems rely on either gas or electricity 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% or above are categorized 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 current wiring. Because they don’t involve combustion, electric furnaces typically operate at or near 100% efficiency.
The amount of stages, or speeds, your furnace has affects its ability to keep you comfortable:
Heat pumps both heat and cool your house in one device, rather than needing 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 Town and Country, 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 present several edges over conventional systems, including:
The Daikin FIT heat pump features variable-speed inverter technology for efficient operations, precise temperature control, superior dehumidification during Town and Country, MO’s steamy summers, and unintrusive noise levels.
Heat pumps can also operate in concert with a conventional 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 low the temperature drops.
Right now, we’re seeing the best deal we’ve ever seen for high-efficiency HVAC systems, due to combined incentives that can save you money in multiple ways:
In addition to Ameren’s rebates, there are currently tax credits available from the federal government for high-efficiency heating and cooling systems put in 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).
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 partnering with the right contractor is critically important.
At SmartHouse, we take care of everything – from picking out the right system to fit your needs to expert installation and anything else your system needs! We’re here to make your experience smooth and stress-free, focusing on honest, clear communication, friendly, expert service, and results you can depend on for years to come!
At SmartHouse, we’re here to keep your home warm, increase your comfort, and keep your temperature costs down. 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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