The weather has me thinking about the furnace. We bought a new one back in 2014. The older models can last a long time. Most are not as energy-efficient as today’s models but they will heat your house.
Some of the companies that service boilers and furnaces are quick to suggest buying a new one when a part is all that is needed. Do a little research and get a second opinion before you replace your furnace or boiler.
Here is a collage of old furnaces and boilers that are still hard at work in St. Paul homes. There are some fine old heating plants in the picture. The furnace that is pictured on the top and in the center is an ancient gravity furnace. They can take up most of the basement.
If you are buying a home with an older unit in it I recommend having the furnace or boiler tuned and certified by a licensed HVAC specialist. The best time to have a furnace put in is during the cooling season. The oldest boiler dates back to the 1920s.
Even though central heating seems essential for Minnesota homes there are a few in St. paul that do not have it.
