This is one of the questions we receive the most from customers. It’s an understandable one. Homeowners don’t want to replace a furnace unless they have to, and they want to know how much life they can expect from their current one. People also ask this question if they have an old furnace that isn’t getting the job done the way it used to. In this case, what they’re really asking isn’t “How long should my furnace last?” but “Is it time to replace my furnace?”
No two homes have the same situation when it comes to furnaces, and there are different types of furnaces. There isn’t a single answer to this question, but if you have concerns about your furnace in Bellevue, WA, schedule an appointment with one of our technicians, and they can see if your furnace is at retirement age or if furnace repairs can keep it going.
It would be great if all heating systems (as well as air conditioning system) came with artificial intelligence that could immediately notify homeowners that something is wrong, what it is, and the next steps to take. Who knows, maybe one day that kind of technology will exist. For the moment, however, if you have a furnace in your home, you’ll need to watch for less straightforward warnings that it needs repairs from professionals.