Boilers and furnaces should be replaced every 15 years—when they get this old, they start to experience mechanical problems and lose efficiency. There’s another reason to replace them, though: technology advances quickly these days, and within 15 years, a model that keeps you more comfortable and saves you money is bound to have come around. The amount you save by switching to a high-efficiency heater can greatly offset or even outweigh the cost of furnace or boiler installation. These are the biggest benefits of making the switch:

Lower Electricity Consumption

There’s more to the equation for a proper heater than size. When lower Wisconsin falls to a delightful 10 degrees-below-zero, an ENERGY STAR-certified heater can chop the month’s heating bill over 30%. ENERGY STAR heaters are 20-30% more efficient than conventional heaters—and furnaces lose heat over time. Each furnace is different, but it’s safe to say a new furnace or boiler installation can save you quite a lot of money. Not to mention, greater energy efficiency reduces your home’s carbon footprint.

Lower Repair Costs

If you’ve spent over half the cost of your unit in furnace repair, it’s time to get a new one. As it ages, it’s just going to break more often: clogged drain exhaust, accumulation of debris, and problems holding in heat are all problems that get worse with time. Not to mention, ENERGY STAR-certified heaters are often well-built—for example, Lennox brand units aren’t likely to need furnace repair every few months.

Smoother Heating

Following a new furnace or boiler installation, you’re likely to notice more even heating across your home. Without issues in its ability to raise temperatures and circulate heat, the rooms in your house stay around the same temperature and get there a bit quicker.

Between what you pay to your heating contractor for furnace repair, lower efficiency, and the inadequate heat you end up getting, keeping an old furnace around is quite expensive. Get yours replaced before Wisconsin winter rolls around.

Pointon Heating & Air Conditioning in Baraboo and Portage, WI, offers free estimates on all furnace and boiler installations. Browse their selection of industry-leading products from Lennox and other ENERGY STAR-certified brands. For more information, call their Baraboo location at (608) 365-4177 or Portage at (608) 475-4616 or visit their website.