Your home's heating unit is one of the most important systems in your house. You count on it daily to keep your home's temperature at a comfortable level. 

Paradoxically, it's also like many of the other systems in your home that you count on. You don't give it very much thought unless it's not doing its job correctly. 

To get the most of your home heating unit, it's important to be aware of the signs that might indicate that it is nearing the end of its useful life. After all, not knowing these could leave you and your home without the comfort and protection of its heating unit. 

5 Signs That Your Home Heating Unit Needs to be Replaced

1. Too many repairs

Having your heating unit maintained on at least a yearly basis is a great way to ensure that it's in top working order. In some cases, this yearly maintenance could result in the need to replace or repair a component. This is more of a preventative measure and is designed to keep your heating unit performing well while preventing breakdowns. 

This type of maintenance should not be confused with repairs. In this case, a repair is an unexpected occurrence that is necessary when your heating unit is malfunctioning. It could result in repair costs that you had not anticipated. Unfortunately, these malfunctions often seem to happen on the hottest or coldest day of the year. 

2. Unusual odors

In most cases, you should not notice any odors coming from your heating unit. However, if it is malfunctioning or if there is another issue, there could be some unpleasant smells. 

Odors such as burning, mold, chemicals, and mildew are just a few examples. The bottom line is if you smell something unusual from your heating unit, it needs to be inspected by a trained professional like the ones at Comfort Systems, and it likely needs to be upgraded. 

3. Increasing energy bill

The cost of heating your home is likely to be one of the highest monthly bills you'll experience as a homeowner. If you notice your bill going up each month, you could likely save money with a system upgrade. 

By doing some simple and quick research, you can discover if your heating bills are higher this year compared to the same time the previous year. These are both indications that your heating unit is not operating as efficiently as it could be. 

4. Decrease in comfort

Over time, you might notice that you need to increase the thermostat so your heating unit makes it comfortable for you. Another phenomenon you might notice is that some rooms are cooler than others when it doesn't seem like they should be. 

These are signs that your heating unit is not being as efficient as it could be. Not only are you and your family not as comfortable in your own home as you should be, but staying warm is costing you more money. An upgrade to your heating unit will address both of these issues.  

5. Circuit breaker is tripped

Your circuit breakers are there to protect you and your home. If they are tripped occasionally, then it might not be anything to worry about. However, if your heating unit trips the circuit breaker repeatedly, there is likely a malfunction due to wear at play. 

While it is possible that a repair can help remedy the situation, your system will likely need to be upgraded to fully address the issue. 

It is important to not take chances with your heating unit. Contact a trusted professional today for service and advice. You'll save money and be more comfortable. 

Did you know that today's heating units save significantly more energy than those that are just 8 or 10 years old? If yours is that age -- or approaching that age -- and you notice any of the above signs, you'll likely benefit from an upgrade today. 

Learn more about the heating unit options available to you and the savings you could experience by reaching out to Comfort Systems today. Known for their promptness, fairness, and professionalism, Comfort Systems is your local heating unit expert. 

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