Furnace Trade-In & Free Second Opinion: When to Replace Your Furnace

Winter is the season furnaces fail, and it is also when homeowners get hit with surprise replacement quotes. At Bryant Heating & Cooling we make that decision easier in two ways: we offer trade-in value on your old furnace or air conditioner, and we give a free second opinion on any replacement quote. Here is how both work, and how to tell if it is really time for a new furnace.

How our furnace and AC trade-in works

When you replace your heating or cooling system with us, your old equipment does not just go to the curb. We apply trade-in value toward your new furnace, air conditioner or heat pump, which lowers what you pay out of pocket. Pair it with HVAC financing and utility rebates where they apply, and a high-efficiency upgrade can cost less than you expect.

• Trade in an old furnace, air conditioner or heat pump
• Value applied directly to your new system
• Free, no-pressure quote on the new equipment
• Ask about current trade-in value when you call (614) 855-9010

Got a replacement quote? Get a free second opinion

Not every "you need a new furnace" is true. A failed igniter, flame sensor or inducer motor can make a furnace look finished when a repair would get you several more winters. If another company quoted you a replacement, Ron Bryant will look at your system and the quote for free. You get an honest answer, and if replacement is the right call, a side-by-side comparison so you know you are paying a fair price.

When you compare quotes, check that each one includes:

• A furnace sized for your home, not just matched to the old unit
• The efficiency rating (AFUE) of the new furnace
• Parts and labor warranty terms
• Permits, haul-away of the old unit and any venting or gas line work

Signs it is time to replace your furnace

• Age: most furnaces last 15 to 20 years. Past that, efficiency drops and repairs add up.
• Frequent repairs: if you are calling for service every season, that money may be better spent on a new system.
• Rising gas or electric bills with no change in how you use your home.
• Uneven heat, cold rooms or a furnace that runs constantly.
• Safety concerns such as a cracked heat exchanger or carbon monoxide alarms.

A quick way to decide is the $5,000 rule for HVAC: multiply the age of your furnace by the repair cost. Over $5,000, replacement usually makes more sense.

What does a new furnace cost?

In Central Ohio, a standard furnace replacement typically runs about $3,000 to $5,500, and high-efficiency models about $5,500 to $7,000 or more. See our furnace replacement cost guide and furnace installation cost by fuel type for details. Your trade-in value comes off the top.

Local, veteran-owned, every brand

Bryant Heating & Cooling is based in Alexandria and serves Newark, Granville, Pataskala, Johnstown, Columbus and the rest of Central Ohio. We install and service all makes and models. Ready to talk trade-in? Call (614) 855-9010 or contact Bryant Heating & Cooling.