{"id":1145,"date":"2021-10-04T11:00:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T15:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=1145"},"modified":"2021-10-01T14:33:08","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T18:33:08","slug":"whats-life-expectancy-of-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/heating-service\/whats-life-expectancy-of-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Life Expectancy of a Heater?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The cool weather is on its way. Is your heater ready to help you combat these lower temperatures? This is going to become more and more important as time goes on. This is why we want you to get prepared now. This is why we want you to start considering your heating services and, namely, the life expectancy of your home\u2019s heater.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The life expectancy of a heater\u00a0varies\u00a0from home to home, but the general rule of thumb is simple. We\u2019re going to get into everything you need to know about your heater&#8217;s life expectancy below. Just know that you need the right repair and maintenance service for your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heater in Joliet, IL<\/span><\/a>\u2014professional service.\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Should My Heater Last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start off with figuring out how long the heater should last. Generally speaking, your heater should last about 10\u201315 years. The range\u00a0varies depending on\u00a0several\u00a0factors. Here are a few:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>How often you schedule appointments for maintenance<\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>How you run the heater (tempeartures chosen, run times, etc.)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Your indoor air quality<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The quality of your installation and the subsequent services you receive<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The size of the heater and how it was matched to your\u00a0house<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why you should take care of your heater to the best of your ability. Eventually, every heater\u00a0will reach a point where it needs to be retired. If you think you\u2019re at that point, then we\u2019re the team who can help you replace the system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Signs That You Should Upgrade<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the signs that you should consider upgrading your home\u2019s heater before the height of the fall season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent Performance Issues<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It feels like every single day there\u2019s a new issue with your heater. You shouldn\u2019t feel this way. If you do, then it\u2019s a clear sign that an upgrade\u00a0is in your future.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constant Repair Needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you run into clear repair needs more than once every few years? If you do, then it\u2019s a sign you should upgrade your heater. The money that you\u2019re spending on your heater is money that you could save with an efficient system.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Energy Bills<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High energy bills are a bad sign because they indicate an issue with your heater\u2019s efficiency if there\u2019s no clear cause for the cost increase. Don\u2019t let these problems persist.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odd Noises<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed an uptick in odd noises from the heater? These are signs you need professional repair work. We\u2019re the team who can provide this for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foul Odors<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are there noticeable\u00a0foul odors in your home whenever you run your heater? This isn\u2019t something you want to experience. This is a problem with any HVAC system you might have, but it becomes an even bigger issue when we\u2019re talking about your heater in particular. This is because heaters (namely furnaces) have the potential to become dangerous to your home and health. Address the issues ASAP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Contact Johansen &amp; Anderson Inc today to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a><b> with our professionals. Call J&amp;A today, sleep-tight tonight.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How long should your heater last? Should you replace it? 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