Repair or replace? How to weigh an aging furnace
By Northline Mechanical · 1 min read
A furnace that needs frequent repairs, runs the bills up, or is well past its expected life is often worth replacing rather than patching.
Watch the age
Most furnaces last 15–20 years. Past that, efficiency and reliability drop.
Tally the repairs
If a repair costs a large share of a new unit — and it is not the first — replacement may cost less over time.
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