How Long Do Furnaces Typically Last?

If you’re a new homeowner, you may be struggling to learn all sorts of things you’ve never had to think about before. While it may be obvious what parts of your new home need to be repaired or remodeled, addressing maintenance work around a house can be confounding. How often do you need to service or replace things to keep them safely running?

A furnace is one of those things that often get overlooked by homeowners, but its lifespan may be shortened by neglect. How long do furnaces last, and what can you do to keep them in good working order as long as possible?

Read on to learn everything you need to know to prevent unnecessary furnace problems down the road.

Typical furnace lifespan

While there is always some difference between projected lifespans and the number of years your furnace is functioning well in your home, having a sense of approximately how long yours will last allows you to start saving and planning for future expenses. If something comes up sooner than expected, you’re not left scrambling to figure things out on the fly.

The approximate longevity of your furnace depends on what type you own. A gas furnace will generally last between 15 and 20 years, while an electric furnace lasts between 20 and 30 years. An electric furnace has a longer lifespan largely because they are simpler systems. Heating with electricity is rather straightforward, and these furnaces don’t have a combustion component like gas furnaces do. Electric is cheaper to install than gas furnaces, though the higher cost to run an electric furnace quickly negates the up-front financial incentive.

Extending your furnace’s lifespan

If you’d like to delay replacing your furnace (and with the cost, who wouldn’t), there are some things you can do as a homeowner to keep it running as long as possible. The most important thing is to be diligent about your routine maintenance schedule. A neglected furnace likely won’t last for its full projected lifespan.

What sort of maintenance does a furnace need to live to its full potential? Just like the rest of us, your furnace needs a yearly checkup. Professional furnace contractors work to optimize furnace functionality, repairing regular wear and tear and addressing issues that come up as your furnace ages. This simple annual maintenance appointment allows your furnace to continue running at peak performance, rather than having things slowly deteriorate until serious repair or premature replacement is necessary. A furnace that is well maintained is likely to live beyond its expected lifespan.

If you want to get your furnace back on track, hire Dailey Heating and Air Conditioning. Our furnace contractors are experienced in working with all kinds of furnaces. We pride ourselves on not just addressing your furnace’s symptoms but working carefully to find and remedy the exact cause of the problem at hand so that your furnace can continue working as efficiently as possible for as long as possible. To receive a free quote on maintenance services, submit our contact form today.

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