{"id":1902,"date":"2022-02-07T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/blog\/?p=1902"},"modified":"2022-02-07T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:00:00","slug":"how-long-will-my-furnace-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/?p=1902","title":{"rendered":"How Long Will My Furnace Last?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Nothing lasts forever, and the same goes for the furnace in your house. Sure, it won\u2019t see as much use in Florida as, say, in colder states like New York, Maine, or Rhode Island. Regardless, you still want to get the most out of your furnace even if it isn\u2019t seeing much use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll go over how long you can expect your furnace to last, some issues that can shorten its lifespan, and when it\u2019s time to get a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Understanding the Lifespan of Furnaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The million-dollar question: how long can you expect your furnace to last? While there\u2019s no definitive number to throw out, most furnaces will average somewhere between 15 to 25 years or so. A lot of variables come into play when it comes to figuring out how long it will last, but one thing is certain: better maintenance means a longer-lasting furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>What Determines How Long My Furnace Will Last?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the main factors that affect the lifespan of your furnace:<\/p>\n\n\n\n