It’s frustrating when your furnace stops working, but thankfully there are a few things you can check. First, see what condition your air filter is in. Dirty air filters can cause big problems. Secondly, make sure your circuit breaker didn’t trip. Another thing that’s overlooked is thermostat issues. Have you checked your thermostat setting? Also, check to make sure the battery in the thermostat is working properly.

Natural gas – about 15-20 years / Oil furnace – 15-25 years: One thing to keep in mind is that these timespans relate to a properly maintained and serviced unit, which helps extend the life of the furnace.

That’s a great question. We go by the $5000 rule. What does that mean? It’s an equation that helps you determine when to repair vs replace a furnace. Let’s say your furnace is 12 years old, and the typical repairs cost $300 per year. 12 x 300 = 3600. That’s under $5000. Repair it. If your typical costs are $500 per year, it would be 12 x 500 = 6000. In that case, it’s time to replace the unit. Hope that helps!

When installing a new central air conditioning system, it will run around $3,700 to over $7,000 on average. HomeAdvisor offers a ballpark figure, but also consider that the price may vary based on not only location, but the condition of your current air ducts. You’ll also need to consider what your needs are, so you can get the proper unit for your home or building.

Good question! You’ll want to determine a few extra things when considering the size of a unit, but in general, the rule of thumb quoted most often is 1 ton of AC for every 50-600 square feet. The true answer though requires more information because you need to account for a lot of different things like insulation, climate, windows and doors, along with other details. The smartest thing to do is have a professional HVAC contractor use a Manual J so you get a clear answer with all these factors in mind.

Air conditioners keep us comfortable when they work well. And who wants to deal with poor performing system when it’s hot and sticky out. The best way to make sure your unit is working efficiently is to service or tune it up each spring. Did you know that by not servicing it yearly, you can lose 5% efficiency each year? That goes for your heating system, too. Another way to keep your system running well is to make sure you clean out or change the air filter. We highly suggest you do this quick chore every four weeks.