{"id":851,"date":"2023-01-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/?p=851"},"modified":"2023-01-13T16:37:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T22:37:07","slug":"how-long-are-furnaces-supposed-to-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-long-are-furnaces-supposed-to-last\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Are Furnaces Supposed to Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s a common question among new homeowners, people with aging furnaces, and those purchasing new ones: how long can I expect a furnace to last before I\u2019ll have to replace it? It\u2019s not a question with a very simple answer. Under the worst circumstances, a furnace might only survive for seven or eight years. In a best-case scenario, a furnace might last for more than twenty years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll get into some details here to help you understand how long different types of furnaces might last, and how to make sure they live as long as they can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Gas Furnaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gas-burning heating systems are less expensive to purchase. Depending on your utility companies, it\u2019s likely that gas is a cheaper fuel source than electricity as well. However, as they age, they will encounter more repair needs, particularly after ten years of use. They often need to be replaced after about fifteen years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric Furnaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Electric heating systems are more expensive to purchase. Although they are extremely efficient, converting all of the energy they use into heat for your home rather than wasting any, the cost of electricity can still mean that they have a somewhat higher operating cost than gas furnaces. This may be offset if you have an alternative source of power, such as solar panels. But the real financial benefit of an electric furnace is its long life. They can easily keep functioning for 15-20 years, and in some cases, they can even live to thirty. Being able to keep a furnace running for longer before replacing it represents a huge savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extend the Life of Your Furnace<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two main things you should always remember to do in order to keep your furnace running for as many years as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n