The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

If your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Jamestown home.

If your furnace seems to be producing heat inconsistently around your Portsmouth home to you, you’re not alone. Many homes have varied conditions from room to room, causing spotty heating or cooling.

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Newport home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Jamestown encounter problems with their home’s heating system.