How long should my HVAC system last? February 24, 2011 â Art Avent, hvac advice. Among manufacturers, you are unlikeley to find anything definitive in writing on this question, but my personal opinion is that an electric heat pump & air conditioner SHOULD last 12-15 years & a gas furnace SHOULD last 15-20 years or more. Truth is, they last anywhere between 1 â 20 years.
Otherwise you may be asked to change your clothes and wear a hospital gown. It is best to leave all valuables at home. You may be asked to remove any jewelry, dentures, glasses, or any metal objects that may interfere with the CT scan.
Depending on your exam, if you prefer to have a close friend or family member come with you to the MRI exam, we may be able to arrange for them to be in the MRI room with you during the exam (as long as they, too, are screened for âno metalââjust as you are).