Like all homeowners you will be faced with the question repair or replace. It could be your car, washer, dryer, furnace, computer, etc. What should you do when your furnace breaks down and you’re faced with repairing your furnace or replacing it?The first and one of the most important issues is the age of your furnace. If your furnace is over 10 years old, then it is time to replace it. A new furnace can reduce your gas bill by as much as 60%. A new furnace will be much more reliable and is also covered by a parts and labor warranty. You can say good-bye to surprise repair bills.
If you purchase an energy star rated 95% efficient furnace you will qualify for a $1500 energy tax credit from the federal government. President Obama passed a law giving each and every taxpayer a one time $1500 energy tax credit. You may also be entitled to a $450 rebate from your local natural gas company. Currently, Peoples Gas is offering this rebate to all customers who live in the city of Chicago.
If your furnace is not 10 years old or older or if your existing furnace only meets minimum efficiency standards or has been prone to break downs you still may want to consider replacing it. As always, it is better to take a proactive approach to your furnace maintenance and replacement. Be sure to get your furnace cleaned and inspected once a year and be sure to change your furnace filter.
Chicago’s weather is changing and it is going to get worse. Be ready, be prepared and you will be much more comfortable through our long Chicago winter.
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[...] Here are some basic factors to take into consider when choosing to repair or replace your furnace.Age of your furnace, this is the primary factor in deciding if your going to repair or replace your furnace. If your furnace is over 10 years old, then it is time to replace it. A new furnace can reduce your gas bill by as much as 60%. A new furnace will be much more reliable and is also covered by a parts and labor warranty. You can say good-bye to surprise repair bills. – Four Seasons business blog [...]
This is so true if you need heating or cooling work a new furnace or central air or a boiler or hot water tank don’t wait until you have to have one. I can tell you from experience about 12 years ago our furnace in Chicago went out we called a heating company who came out and told us we needed a new furnace I didn’t trust the guy they sent, he was very pushy so I called Four Seasons Heating. The man who came out was very nice took his time showed me what was wrong and I decided to replace the furnace, no pressure from the service guy at all. The installers were great and since then I have purchased another furnace from Four Seasons Heating when we moved to a new house in Oak Lawn. The best in Chicago Four Seasons Heating.
We have been putting up with our old noisy furnace for years. The holidays are here and we don’t want to spend any money that we don’t have to. The article you wrote makes a lot of sense. We are calling Four Seasons Heating to quote us on how much a new furnace will cost. I was Reading the paper and the offer of 4 years interest free will make a big deal on my pocket book.
What do you think I should do, my furnace is only 5 years old and it always needs to be repaired, I have had no heat two different times this winter. The company that I purchased the furnace from won’t even call me back. I should have purchased my furnace from your company but I based my purchase on price, please help me with my furnace heating issue.