Expert Furnace Installation for Your St. Louis Home

Knowing when to replace your furnace can save you from unexpected breakdowns and costly repairs during cold St. Louis winters. Look out for these common indicators that it might be time for a new furnace installation:

• Age of Unit: If your furnace is over 15-20 years old, it’s likely nearing the end of its typical lifespan. Older units are less efficient and more prone to failure.
• Frequent Repairs & High Costs: Are you calling for furnace repairs multiple times a year? If a single repair costs more than 50% of the price of a new unit, or if cumulative repair costs are adding up, a new furnace is often more economical.
• Rising Energy Bills: A noticeable and consistent increase in your heating costs, without a change in usage, is a strong sign your old furnace is losing efficiency and working harder to keep your home warm.
• Uneven Heating: If some rooms in your St. Louis home are too hot while others remain cold, your furnace may no longer be distributing heat effectively due to age or declining performance.
• Loud or Unusual Noises: Banging, rattling, squealing, groaning, or frequent cycling noises that are louder than usual often indicate internal mechanical problems that can be expensive to fix.
• Yellow Pilot Light (for gas furnaces): A healthy pilot light should be blue. A yellow or flickering pilot light indicates incomplete combustion, which can produce dangerous carbon monoxide and is a serious safety concern.
• Excessive Dust or Dry Air: An aging furnace can struggle to filter air properly or may dry out your indoor air excessively, impacting comfort and air quality.

If you recognize any of these signs, contact Meyer Heating and Air for a professional assessment. We’ll help you determine the best path forward for reliable heating in your home.