The best course of action is to inspect your furnace before the winter months regularly.  The following warning signs may indicate that you need a furnace replacement:

• Your furnace's efficiency has decreased
• The cost and frequency of repairs are rising
• Unusual noises, such as buzzing or rumbling, are coming from the furnace
• The fan's blades are damaged
• The heater core has cracks in it
• You have a malfunctioning thermostat
• Blower motor failure is occurring
• It has clogged the filter
• The air ducts are blocked

Most furnaces have a lifespan ranging from 20 to 30 years. However, this doesn't mean you can wait that many years to replace it though. Your furnace needs to be replaced every 15 to 20 years due to normal wear and tear. If you're noticing issues like high energy bills, clogged air ducts, or malfunctioning thermostats, it could be time to call Canada Energy Solutions to assist with furnace replacement.

The average life expectancy for most furnaces is 20 to 30 years. But while some units may last longer, there are things you can do to improve the efficiency and longevity of yours. Several factors affect how long your furnace lasts—and what you can do to keep it running strong.

Here are a few ways you could extend the life of your furnace:

• Clean the filters regularly.
• Make sure your thermostat settings are correct.
• Keep the air filter clean.
• Check the oil level in your heating system.
• Replace worn-out parts.

The cost of installing a heating system depends on several factors, including:

• the type of furnace you choose
• how big is your home is
• whether you're converting from oil to gas
• where you live
• the job size

You also need to consider whether you need to replace your entire furnace or only the part that needs fixing. There are different types of furnaces, including oil, gas, propane, and electric. Each type works differently and requires different parts to function properly. 

If you've had problems with your furnace, you may qualify for financing. At Canada Energy Solutions, we offer financing programs, allowing you to spread the costs over several months rather than paying upfront for the whole thing.

You will save money if you replace the furnace before it loses a significant amount of efficiency. If you leave the furnace replacement for too long, your repair expenses will increase, becoming costly over time.

Replacing an old, inefficient furnace with a new energy-efficient model is one of the most popular ways to improve your home's comfort and efficiency. By delivering more comfortable temperatures and cleaner air, you do more than raise the value of your property, making the long-term benefits worth it.

A working furnace doesn't mean a safe furnace. In fact, each time the furnace cycles, it heats the heat exchanger and cools down the air inside the house. This cycle happens hundreds of times per hour, every day, and over many years. The heat exchanger gets hot and cold repeatedly, causing stress to the metal. Eventually, the heat exchanger cracks. When that happens, dangerous gases like a carbon monoxide leak into the home, which can cause serious health problems.

If the furnace has a crack, that's not safe. It's going to get worse, and it could become unsafe—even deadly. You don't want your family breathing carbon monoxide, so check your furnace regularly and call a professional immediately if something looks wrong.

Our qualified team at Canada Energy Solutions is available to answer your questions on whether a furnace replacement is necessary and will provide you with sound advice.

Choosing between a furnace replacement or repair isn't always easy. As a rule of thumb, a furnace replacement makes sense if you're paying a lot more to heat your home.

However, there are exceptions to every rule. For instance, some homes are too small or old to justify a full furnace replacement. Also, if you live in an area where you don't know how long your current furnace will last, you'll want to wait until you have enough data points to make a sound decision.