Replace Your Furnace?

Source: http://aceee.org/consumerguide/heating.htm#replace According to tips Provided by the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy.

"Decide Whether to Replace Your Existing System If your furnace or boiler is older than 20 years, chances are it is a good investment to replace it with a high-efficiency model with the guidance of a good contractor. Also consider a replacement now if your system is one of the following: Old coal burner that was previously switched over to oil or gas Old gas furnace without electronic ignition. If it has a pilot light, it was probably installed prior to 1992 and has an efficiency of about 65% efficient (the least efficient systems today are 80%) Old gas furnace without vent dampers or an induced draft fan (which limit the flow of heated air up the chimney when the heating system is off). If your furnace or boiler is 10–20 years old, and you are experiencing discomfort or high utility bills, hire a highly-qualified home performance or heating contractor who can help you evaluate your existing system. Often it will be more cost-effective to improve house insulation and air-tightness, repair or insulate duct work, or tune up your system."

It's that time of year where it's getting cool - even in California. Who knows, you might even need to crank on your furnace. Wouldn't it be a shame if it didn't work when you needed it? You're having everyone over for Thanksgiving and...you're home is an ice palace. Way to show the friends and family a good time ;) Just make sure your furnace is up and running before you need to use it - so that you can call out for assistance, OR replace it in time for the holidays.