3 Signs Your Furnace Is Ready to Be Replaced

September 20, 2021

The average furnace is rated to last up to 20 years. Despite this fact, many furnaces offer about 15 years of reliable performance, and most lose nearly half of their efficiency after just one decade. Being able to identify the signs of a heater that’s on its last legs is essential for keeping the interior of your Solon, OH, home consistently warm. If you haven’t replaced your heating equipment in some time, be on the lookout for these three common signs of an impending breakdown. 1. Loud Noises and Unpleasant Odors Just because a heater still turns on and produces warm air, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s in good condition. This is especially true if you have a furnace that is well past its 15-year mark and has become increasingly noisy. Furnaces that make loud popping, clanging or whistling sounds while they work are often quite close to the end of their lifespans. This is also true of furnaces that constantly emit burnt, dry or extremely dusty smells during operation regardless of how often they’re serviced or cleaned. 2. Hot and Cold Spots An efficient furnace should be able to heat your home consistently and evenly. Hot and cold spots...

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Making the Decision to Repair or Replace your Furnace

October 21, 2020

It’s that time of year again! Time to think about how much we depend on our furnaces/boilers to keep us warm in our homes during the winter months. Did you know that the average furnace will run 2500 hours per year to keep you comfortable in your home? To put this in perspective, it’s like driving your car for 24 hours each day for100 straight days. Without a doubt, your furnace works very hard for many months. What if your furnace were to break down? At KW Lang Mechanical, Inc./Stovicek Heating and Cooling we have been servicing and installing all types and brands of HVAC equipment since 1927. The decision you make regarding repair vs. replacement should be made based on the age of your existing equipment and the cost of the repair. Furnaces from yesteryear were very simplistic and you can count on them lasting 25 years or more – there were not a lot of parts to break. Today’s furnaces are much more energy-efficient and provide better comfort – the drawback is that they will not last as long as the more simplistic furnaces of the past. A similar comparison would be a car from the 1950s or...

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Green & Energy Efficient HVAC Systems

November 30, 2018

The heating and air conditioning system in your home is incredibly important. When you are looking for a new heating and air conditioning system, one great option would be to purchase ones that are energy efficient. There are a variety of different benefits of green technology. Lower Energy Bills One of the main advantages of having an energy-efficient heating and air conditioning system is that it will provide you with lower energy bills. Due to the continued rise in energy costs, many people are seeing that their heating and electricity bills are going up dramatically. For those that are looking for ways to cut back on their monthly expenses, investing in an energy efficient heating and air conditioning system could result in dramatic savings. Better Product Quality Heating and air conditioning systems that are designed to be more energy efficient are also designed with other advanced technology. When you have one of these systems, they will be able to heat or cool your home much faster than your older appliances. At the same time, there are also more built-in controls that help to filter the air to improve overall air quality. Ultimately, this will result in a better overall product...

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