furnace replacement?

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The biggest and most obvious sign your furnace is going bad is that you’re paying for more frequent (and more expensive) furnace repairs. On average, you can expect a furnace to last 15- 20 years. It can last longer if well-maintained and fail earlier if poorly maintained. The quality of the unit will also affect how long a furnace lasts. If you smell something like burning plastic or a strong and unpleasant smell like formaldehyde, your furnace has serious issues. Turn off the power and call for immediate furnace repair. If you smell rotten eggs, that is the smell the gas company adds to natural gas to warn you of a gas leak. Leave your house immediately with your children and pets and call the gas company. Once the leak is found and the gas turned off, contact your HVAC company for a consultation. As an oil furnace or gas furnace ages, it becomes less and less efficient. That can mean increased heating costs even if you don’t need repairs. Another sign of a failing furnace is a decreased ability to keep your house warm. If your furnace is not kicking in when the temperature drops or the furnace is not blowing warm air, your comfort level will decrease.

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