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No heating system can last forever, especially in Canada where the cold is bitter and the winter is harsh. It is important to recognize the signs of a heating system that is nearing its final moments so that you can replace it before it kicks the bucket. Here are a few warning signs that you need to replace your heating system:

Odd Sounds
As a basic rule of thumb, when something makes an irregular sound, it is probably broken or at the very least, dysfunctional. When you hear weird clanging, clunking, or hissing sounds coming from your heating system, you are probably due for a new one.

Uneven Heating
Do you walk from one room to another and feel a drastic temperature change? A sure sign that you need to upgrade your heating system is experiencing cold spots like this throughout your home. Not upgrading your system upon noticing this will allow this problem to progressively get worse.

High Heating Bills
If you notice yourself paying more and more towards heating as the colder months go on, your heating system is probably not functioning properly. The higher heating costs are probably a result of a system that has to work extra hard in order to adequately heat your home either due to the age of the heating system or the damage it has sustained throughout the years.

If you have decided to get a better quality heating system to replace your old and dysfunctional one, there are many different types of systems that you may want to consider. You now have the option to choose between furnaces, heat pumps, ductless systems, and even hybrid systems for your home. Depending on your home and lifestyle, one of these may be more suitable for you than others.