{"id":1800,"date":"2024-02-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/?p=1800"},"modified":"2025-05-01T14:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T18:13:52","slug":"should-i-fix-old-furnace-or-get-heat-pump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/heating-service\/should-i-fix-old-furnace-or-get-heat-pump\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Fix My Old Furnace or Get a Heat Pump?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your tried-and-true furnace doesn\u2019t even turn on anymore, you have several options. You could replace it with another furnace, get a heat pump instead, or put off thinking about it until next heating season. Well, we hope you won\u2019t put it off, but even if you do, you\u2019ll need to choose between the first options then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go over how to know if your furnace is salvageable and if not, what type of system you should replace it with. Beyond your budget, there are a few important factors to consider such as how long you intend to be in your home and if your household size may be changing. If you\u2019re also noticing strange noises from your furnace, it\u2019s worth checking out sounds that no heater should make<\/a> for additional insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Repair vs. Replace: What to Consider for Your Furnace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your furnace is past the 15-year mark, it\u2019s time to replace it. But if it\u2019s younger than that, there\u2019s a hard-and-fast rule that can easily tell you if your furnace is worth replacing. It\u2019s called the rule of 5,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiply the cost of a furnace repair<\/a> estimate by the age of your furnace in years. For example, if the repair is $600 and the furnace is 10 years old, $600 multiplied by 10 is $6,000. Because $6,000 is more than $5,000, it\u2019s more cost-effective to have the furnace replaced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose the Right Heating System Replacement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You have three options when it\u2019s time to replace your home\u2019s heating system. You can replace it with a furnace, a heat pump, or a mini split (i.e. a ductless heat pump). Rather than explain the pros and cons of each system, let\u2019s go over some specific factors to consider. If you\u2019re unsure about your options, you might also want to read about what are your options for a new heater?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Home Ownership Plans Affect Your HVAC Decision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, heat pumps and mini splits cost more than furnaces. For homeowners who plan to keep their homes for the next 10 years or for life, a heat pump is a wise investment in the longevity of your home comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat pumps and mini splits last for 10\u201315 years. Why not choose a system that\u2019ll keep you comfortable for the foreseeable future? Heat pumps are 2-in-1 systems which means they also provide air conditioning. You\u2019ll be getting two systems for the price of one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you replaced your furnace with a heat pump and then had to sell your home in a couple of years, the fact that it has a heat pump will be a highly lucrative selling feature to a potential buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Family Size Should Influence Your Heating Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have kids that will be going to college soon? Or are you newlyweds who are planning to have children? Or perhaps you have an elderly parent who may be living with you someday. If so, take the time to consider how your home comfort needs may evolve over the coming years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your household may decrease, a mini split option starts to look highly appealing. With these systems, you can control the temperature in only one room of your home at a time. But if your household is expanding, a furnace may be the better option since it has the power to quickly heat your entire house. To learn more about the flexibility of mini splits, see the ductless mini-split: small name, big results<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still not sure what to do? Contact us for a professional opinion on your heating options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Fulmer Heating & Cooling<\/strong><\/a> today for furnace repairs in Columbia, SC!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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