{"id":920,"date":"2022-01-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/?p=920"},"modified":"2022-01-07T14:44:46","modified_gmt":"2022-01-07T19:44:46","slug":"5-signs-you-should-upgrade-your-heater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/5-signs-you-should-upgrade-your-heater\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You Should Upgrade Your Heater"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"checking-boxes-transparent-background\" class=\"wp-image-688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Customer_Satisfaction_iStock_000028486816_Full_800x455-1.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>All good things must come to an end and, eventually, you\u2019re going to need to upgrade your heater. If this day has come much sooner than you thought and you\u2019re ready to upgrade, then our team is ready to assist you. We\u2019re the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">HVAC contractor in Riverside, CA<\/a> for you. You can put your trust in us because we\u2019re expertly trained, licensed, and experienced to match. We know how important it is to pass this knowledge along to you as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can come to us from the first moment that you consider a heater. We can help you determine if it\u2019s really time to upgrade your heater, choose the right heating system, and install it too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to know is when it\u2019s time to upgrade. Here are a few signs that your time has come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #1: Your Unit Is Old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your heating system can last you about 10-15 years. If your heating system is within this age range or even nearing this age range, then it\u2019s time to start thinking about your exit plan. It\u2019s always best to plan ahead rather than letting your system get to the point where it fails you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tricky thing about upgrades is that you typically do this after about 10 years. Things update during this time period and we\u2019ll get you up to speed on the latest and greatest in the industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #2: Your Repairs Are Expensive<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are your home\u2019s repair needs becoming more and more expensive? This is a problem. Repair work should be reasonable. If the frequency of your repair needs is increasing and the cost of those repairs is also increasing, then it\u2019s time to schedule an appointment with us. You\u2019re putting lots of money into a system that\u2019s proven itself to be inefficient and ineffective.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #3: You Notice Odd Noises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you hearing odd noises when you run your heater? Of course, your heater isn\u2019t ever going to be completely silent. This doesn\u2019t mean that you can excuse loud, new, or persistent noises though. Any noise like this is a cause for concern and should be addressed with a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #4: Your Heating Is Uneven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You turn on your heater in the morning and your bedroom is boiling hot in no time. Your living room though? It\u2019s glacial. These types of temperature disparities shouldn\u2019t exist in any home. If you\u2019re noticing them then it\u2019s time to consider an upgrade. This is especially true if temperature imbalance is somewhat a new thing in your home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reason #5: You Notice Irregular Run Times<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When we talk about irregular run times, we\u2019re speaking about both short run times and long run times. Short or long run times are going to result in low efficiency, low heating output, and difficulty staying warm. We\u2019re here to help you with these irregularities. We can pinpoint the source of these problems and fix them for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact RKM Heating and Air Conditioning to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/contact\/schedule-service\"><strong>sche<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"dule an appointment for heating replacement. Done Right, Priced Right.&nbsp; (opens in a new tab)\">dule an appointment for heating replacement. Done Right, Priced Right.&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the signs that you need a new heater.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[174,168,90],"class_list":["post-920","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-heating-care","tag-heating-upgrade","tag-riverside"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/920","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=920"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":923,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/920\/revisions\/923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}