10 Signs It's Time To Get A New HVAC System

Call your local HVAC contractor if you have any of these signs.

1. You could dust your furniture all the time.

• Excess dust is a sign your system is not working properly. It is a directly reflection of the air quality in your home.

2. Frequent breakdown.

• Are you on a first name basis with your repair company? It's probably a time to cut repair costs and purchase a new unit.

3. Some rooms are hot while others are cold.

• There are many reasons this could be the case-from a problem with your unit to an issue with your duct work or insulation. 

4. Your utility bills are unusually high.

• Does your bill seem high? Talk to people with homes similar to yours to see if your bill is higher than it should be. It might be a time to purchase a more new, energy-efficient unit to help lower your bill.

5. You can't hear over the noise of the unit.

• This is a warning for potential problems with parts of your unit. Call a professional to take a look.

6. No one is home for long periods and you don't have a programmable thermostat.

• A programmable thermostat can help keep energy costs down while no one is home.

7. Your unit is more than 10-15 years old.8. A funny smell coming from your unit.

• Regular maintenance can help lengthen the lifespan of your unit but if it is old and showing other warning signs, it might be time to consider a new unit.

8. You're remodeling.

• Are you adding on to your home or opening up rooms? It's the perfect time to consider purchasing a new unit to help keep your remodeled home comfortable and your utility bill down.

9. You know your unit has not been properly maintained.

• Without regular maintenance, units can stop unexpectedly. Prevent this and have your unit maintained to make sure you won't suddenly be without A/C or heat.