There are heaters now that offer superior safety features, more consistent indoor temperature and fewer issues with overly dry air.
When I started up the furnace in the late fall, I wasn’t totally satisfied with performance. The heating system is old and no longer putting out as much warm air. There was a lot of dust pouring from the vents and an unpleasant burning-lint smell. It made some strange noises. As the outside temperature has steadily dropped, the furnace has struggled to keep up with demand. The house often feels chilly at night. I am very worried about the furnace quitting and leaving my family without heat. The weather in my local area tends to be extremely cold and snowy. It’s not unusual for us to deal with blizzard conditions, impassable roads and temperatures well below zero. It might be difficult to convince an HVAC contractor to come to my house for a repair. What if the furnace is not able to be fixed? The system is nearly twenty years old. It could be impossible to find suitable replacement parts. I would prefer not to be in a rush to get a new furnace installed. I’d need to accept whatever furnace was available rather than research and choose the ideal model. A new furnace is a big investment. I would like to take advantage of a heating system that provides high-efficiency operation, zone control and wifi accessibility. There are heaters now that offer superior safety features, more consistent indoor temperature and fewer issues with overly dry air. I have decided that I need to call an HVAC contractor to complete a free estimate. I am planning to schedule the replacement in the spring. I just need to hope that the furnace can make it through another winter.