Regardless of make and model, an old furnace will show signs of decline and cause discomfort in your home. When winter is at its coldest, a malfunctioning furnace is something no homeowner would like to deal with. If you’re trying to keep up with an old, inefficient furnace, the truth is inevitable — you will need to upgrade to a new unit sooner or later.
Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning is a leading heating company in Roseville MN. We offer a wide range of energy-efficient furnaces you can choose from.
Here are some of the most common reasons why your old furnace is acting up.
Ignition or Pilot Light Issues
When your furnace’s ignition control is flawed, it can compromise your heating system’s ability to work properly, shutting down the furnace entirely. If your furnace has a standing pilot light, a faulty thermocouple can cause pilot light issues since the thermocouple is responsible for detecting whether the pilot light is functioning. If the pilot light goes out, the furnace has no way of turning on the heat.
Blower Motor Problems
Your furnace’s blower is responsible for the heated air to reach its intended destination. It is the part that circulates heated air throughout your home. If the blower motor is faulty, your furnace cannot circulate warm air. The furnace may ignite and engage properly, but a malfunctioning blower motor will not start and no air will move around.
Thermostat Troubles
A faulty thermostat wiring, buildup of dust, and other factors can cause your thermostat to fail, keeping if from properly communicating with your furnace and controlling your home’s temperature. When your thermostat fails, it will cause your furnace to produce inconsistent heat, to cycle on and off more frequently than it should, or to stop producing heat altogether.
Features of the Lennox EL195E Gas Furnace
This furnace is ENERGY STAR® qualified. Heating systems that have the ENERGY STAR® label meet or even exceed the U.S. federal standards for energy efficiency. In order for a product to receive the ENERGY STAR label, it should meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). When you choose an ENERGY STAR certified furnace and take steps to optimize its performance, you can improve your home’s comfort while saving energy in the process. This results in lower energy costs as it also protects the climate by helping prevent harmful carbon pollution and reducing other greenhouse gases.
If you live in a chilly climate, it is recommended to invest in the highest-efficiency system, as it gives you greater savings.
The EL195E’s Power Saver™ motor operates at constant torque to help maintain consistent airflow. Power Saver technology not only provides energy boost capabilities improving the overall system efficiency, similar to a variable speed furnace but also delivers higher SEER ratings in cooling mode. In continuous fan mode, this technology helps keep energy waste to a minimum.
Compared to older, low-efficiency models, the EL195E has an efficiency rating of up to 95 percent AFUE that can save you hundreds of dollars in heating costs per year.
When paired with a Lennox® heat pump, the EL195E creates a system that can automatically alternate between electricity and gas fuel to keep you warm. So you’re always using the most energy-efficient way to keep comfortable.
Because it’s made with special sound-absorbing materials, the EL195E operates at very low sound levels. And because it has a Power Saver constant torque motor, you won’t ever hear loud startup sounds.
Every component of the EL296E has proven itself through extensive testing in our research labs. So you can take comfort knowing the furnace will deliver reliable performance, season after season.
With product registration, the EL195E may be eligible for a 10-year Limited Extended Warranty. Lennox also offers a 5-year Limited Warranty on covered parts and a Limited Lifetime Warranty on the Heat Exchanger.
Call the Home Comfort Experts
If you want to find out more about this product, call Marsh Heating and Air Conditioning. We are a Lennox Premier Dealer that guarantees outstanding workmanship and excellent customer service. For over 40 years, we have been the preferred New Brighton furnace installation contractor.