Frequently Asked Questions: Heating

The frequency with which you change your furnace’s filter will depend on the type of filter you use for your furnace.

• Polyester filters – once every three months.
• Fiberglass filters – once every 30 days.
• Electrostatic filters – once a month.
• Pleated filters – once every 90 days.
• HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters – every six months.

When your furnace is nearing the end of its life span, is consistently underperforming, or needing frequent repairs.

Noises from your furnace can be caused by several things, including clogged ducts, a malfunctioning blower motor, or a crack in the heat exchanger. If cleaning the ducts doesn’t fix the issue, call Air Experts for furnace repair services.

There may be a humidifier leak, condensation leak, or a clogged filter. Professional repairs will most likely be required.

It stands for annual fuel utilization efficiency, which compares the amount of heat delivered throughout your home with the amount of fuel supplied to your furnace.

Depending on the model you choose, a new furnace can cost between $1,500 to $6,500. A mid-efficiency one will usually run between $1,500 to $3,500, while a higher efficiency one could run between $3,000 to $5,000.

New gas furnaces can last between 15 and 20 years, whereas electric furnaces can last between 20 and 30 years.

Furnaces can be made to last five to 10 additional years with routine maintenance. You can schedule professional furnace maintenance services with Air Experts.

Aside from a possibly clogged filter, your furnace may not be the right size for the space it’s heating up. Our technicians at Air Experts can replace your filter with an appropriately sized one.

For the most part, furnace selection depends on fuel availability. Apart from that, both gas and electric furnaces have their benefits and disadvantages. Gas furnaces tend to have lower operating costs and heat homes faster than electric furnaces. However, electric furnaces pose less of a health risk due to not using gas, therefore not emitting carbon monoxide. They also tend to operate quieter and last nearly twice as long as gas furnaces. Speak with one of our professionals to help you make the right choice for your home.