During the winter, the heating system in a person’s home is one of the most important appliances. If the heating system is not functioning properly, the home won’t be as comfortable as it could be. When the heater is acting up, most people don’t know whether they should contact someone to have it repaired or if they are going to need a heating system replacement in Denver CO. There are a few signs that the heater should be replaced.
Age of the Heater
Most heating systems have a life expectancy of around 20 years. If the homeowner’s unit is close to 20 years old, they should have the unit replaced. If the homeowner recently bought the house and doesn’t know when the heating system was installed, they should have the unit inspected. Many HVAC techs will write the date of installation on the unit. If there is no date written, the owner should get the model and serial number of the unit. With this information, the manufacturer can let the homeowner know when the unit was made.
Frequent Repairs
If the homeowner is calling their HVAC tech often to have the heater repaired, it could be time to have it replaced. While it will cost money to replace the unit, the frequent repairs the homeowner is paying for can add up to just as much.
Yellow Burner Light
If the furnace is running properly, the burner light should be blue with a bit of yellow in the middle. If the burner light is completely yellow, it means the furnace is not running properly and it can result in a carbon monoxide leak in the home. If the homeowner notices the burner light is yellow, they should contact an HVAC technician immediately. The homeowner should also understand that it may be time to replace the heating system.
Frequently Needing to Turn Up the Thermostat
If the homeowner finds they frequently need to turn up their thermostat to keep the home comfortable, it could mean the heating system needs to be replaced. It could also mean the thermostat is faulty. It would take an experienced HVAC technician to find the root of the problem.
