How Long Does an HVAC System Last?
Your heating and cooling systems are responsible for keeping you comfortable throughout the year, making them some of the most important pieces of equipment in your New Jersey home. But how often do you need to replace your furnace, boiler, air conditioner, or heat pump?
At Bovio Rubino Service, we’ve been helping South Jersey homeowners with their HVAC needs since 1974 and we’ve seen just about every make and model. There are several factors that can affect the lifespan of your system, most importantly installation and maintenance. Keep reading to learn why.
The Lifespans of Different HVAC Systems
The acronym “HVAC” refers to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—which can include several pieces of home equipment. Each of these systems operate differently and have different lifespans. Here is what you can generally expect from common types of heating and cooling systems:
- Air Conditioners – 10-15 years
- Furnaces – 15-20 years
- Heat Pumps – 10-15 years
- Boilers – 15-20 years
The good news is that with a family-made local company like Bovio Rubino, you can hit the high end or even exceed the average life expectancy for the equipment in your home!
Proper HVAC Installation Matters
Heating and cooling installation is a complex process that involves correct unit sizing, drainage, exhausts, and in many cases ductwork. When your system is improperly installed, its efficiency, safety, and life expectancy can all be diminished. At Bovio Rubino Service, our technicians are expertly trained and hold several certifications to ensure your HVAC installation goes right the first time.
HVAC Maintenance: The Key to a Long-Lasting System
The best way to keep your HVAC system running smoothly and extend its lifespan is regular maintenance visits from a professional HVAC technician. Lack of maintenance can contribute to unnecessary wear and tear along with issues such as:
High Energy Bills
Even if your system is running “fine” without preventative maintenance, it won’t be operating as efficiently as it could be. When your HVAC system isn’t properly maintained and cleaned, dust and dirt can accumulate, reducing efficiency and leading to higher energy bills.
Poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Your HVAC system distributes air throughout your home, but if it’s not properly maintained it can also circulate mold spores, dust, or other pollutants. Regularly changing your air filter every 30-60 days will help keep pollutants out of your breathing air. During a Bovio Rubino tune-up visit, we’ll change your air filter as well as inspect your HVAC and ductwork for condensation that can lead to IAQ problems.
Frequent & Costly Repairs
One of the most beneficial parts of preventative maintenance is the early detection of any operational trouble. If minor issues are left untreated, they can quickly grow into bigger problems that require expensive heating and cooling repair.
Regular maintenance can add 5-10 years of reliable operation to your heating and cooling system, especially when you’re starting with a brand-new unit. For South Jersey homeowners who’ve lost track of their heating and cooling maintenance in the past, Bovio Rubino Service offers peace of mind and convenience for any budget with our Maintenance Protection Plans. Choose between four levels of coverage for your home and get benefits like:
- Tune-ups
- Annual service reminders
- Discounts of repairs or replacements
- And more!
Schedule HVAC services with our expert team. Call (856) 272-7000 or contact us online.
South Jersey Rising Juniors and Seniors were Treated to Productive Day of Career, Academic and Personal Exploration for the Future
The temperature was more than 100 degrees outside, but it was cool and comfortable inside the offices of Bovio Rubino Service in Voorhees where the independent, family-owned HVAC and plumbing service company was hosting its Young Women’s Leadership Conference on Wednesday, July 15.
Fourteen South Jersey rising juniors and seniors applied to attend and six accomplished women professionals representing different industries presented and led small group workshops at the Conference. There was also a community service initiative with the young women and presenters making 250 sandwiches for homeless guests of Cathedral Kitchen in Camden before their lunch break.
Bovio Rubino Service President Angela Rubino Hines created and personally hosted the Conference. After being named one of the top 12 women in HVACR (Heating, Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) in 2025 by ACHR News Hines was inspired to pay it forward in her own community. Hines is also a mom to two young women, one in college and one in high school.
Hines was fueled by her own lack of role models in a male-dominated industry with a miniscule number of female workers and even fewer business owners. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) women made up 1.5 percent of HVAC mechanics and installers in 2021. Even fewer women own and run HVAC and plumbing service companies independently. Hines had few women role models coming up in the business.
Young Women Representing Eight South Jersey High Schools
Young women attending the Conference included three students from Lenape High School, Jillian Bak, Angelina Hines and Sofia Nathani, three students from Haddon Heights High School, Lucelia Durand, Tessa Ferraro and Allison O’Brien, two students from Shawnee High School, Laural Cattani and Ella Perry and two students from Cherry Hill High School East, Sophia Park and Nishka Taneja. Madison Barnett from Maple Shade High School, London Reevey from Collingswood High School, Madalyn O’Neill from Camden Catholic High School and Yesha Sethu from Cherokee High School were also selected to attend the Bovio Rubino Service Young Women’s Leadership Conference.
Subject matter experts presenting at the Conference in addition to Hines were CEO of ACCU Staffing Elaine M. Damm, Senior Investment Manager at Aberdeen plc Zoe McCormick, Jennifer Nagle, Vice President of External Affairs and Special Projects, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Senior Product Manager at SimpliSafe Molly Nugiel, Founder of Higher Minds Laura Rubino and Dr. Barbara Winfield, owner of Family Practice Associates of Voorhees.
“Coming up in the HVAC and plumbing service industry, I lacked women mentors,” Hines said. “Giving young women in my own community every opportunity for success as they advance in life motivates me. The Conference was one way of paying forward the success I enjoy as a successful, independent business owner.”
The Bovio Rubino Service Young Women’s Leadership Conference is the program highlight of the HVAC and Plumbing Service company’s 2026 community cause “LeadHERship in ’26” which advances opportunities for young women through career readiness, entrepreneurship, community betterment and a personal health and wellness mindset.
About Bovio Rubino Service
Mom-owned and values-driven, since 1974 Bovio Rubino Service is family-owned and independently operated. Driven by accountability and principles, Bovio Rubino Service promises to treat its customers with honesty and integrity while providing South Jersey homeowners with high-quality HVAC and Plumbing products and service including installation, maintenance and repairs. With morals and good manners, we take care of our customers with highly skilled technicians, always striving to do what is right with unequaled passion. For additional information, contact Lisa Simon of SPRYTE Communications, lsimon@sprytecom.com, 856.857.6555 x22 or visit Bovio Rubino Service.
