If your home is over 30 years old, there is a chance that your furnace is old and worn down and will need to be replaced.
Older furnaces are made up of parts that need to be upgraded sometimes. There are a few signs that your oil furnace may need to be upgraded. If you are constantly having to adjust your temperature control, you may need to upgrade your home heater. If you find yourself having to adjust the temperature control frequently, because the air in your home won’t remain at a constant temperature, you might need to replace a part or all of your furnace. An efficient Heating and A/C plan should heat your home to the desired temperature, and be able to maintain that temperature. Another sign your home furnace may need to be upgraded is if you experience chilly spots in your house. If you walk from one area of your home to another, and you feel a drop in temperature, then your furnace is not circulating the air in your home efficiently, and may need to be upgraded. A properly working Heating and A/C plan should be able to maintain the desired ambient temperature of your home throughout the entire house. You should not experience fluctuations in temperature from room to room, unless you have a smart temperature control with zone control. With zone control, each room can be set to a different desired temperature. If you experience uneven hot and cold temperatures in your home, you may have leaks in your HVAC duct. Over time, HVAC ducts will expand and contract as the metal heats and cools. Eventually, it will need to be upgraded, but regular inspection and repair of your Heating and A/C plan is the best way to make sure that it is working as efficiently as possible.