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Nothing Lasts Forever….Not Even Your Furnace

Nothing lasts forever

With regular professional maintenance and a little bit of luck, your propane- or heating oil-fired furnace could last 12 to 15 years or more. But inevitably, furnace parts will wear down and efficiency will suffer – and if you wait too long, you will end up spending more money on furnace repairs and heating bills than you would on a heating equipment upgrade.

The big question is, what is “too long?”

To answer that question, you will have to be on the lookout for signs that your furnace is on its last legs; once you see them, you can make a well-informed upgrade decision for your Connecticut home.

Signs it is time to replace your furnace

Here are four key indications that the time to replace your furnace is drawing near:

When shopping for a new furnace

One of the most important choices that you will make when it comes time to upgrade your home furnace is who you will buy it from. As with all significant purchases for your home, it pays to shop around – and to look not simply for the lowest price, but for the best value when it comes to hiring a heating contractor.

The heating contractor you choose should:

The key, as always, is to educate yourself about your new furnace purchase; the more you know, the better choice you will make.

Ready for a furnace upgrade? We can help. Contact Jennings today for a FREE, no obligation estimate on a heating system replacement for your Connecticut home. Jennings Oil: Serving Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties since 1982!