Furnace Repair

What Are The Signs My Furnace Is In Trouble?

Not sure if you need to get your heater fixed? We don’t blame you. Unless it has stopped working entirely, it can be hard to know for sure. Here are some signs that your furnace is broken and that it could use some TLC from an HVAC professional:

• Your furnace struggles to turn on.
• Your furnace won’t turn off.
• Your furnace turns off and on rapidly but doesn’t heat your home.
• You hear unusual noises coming from your furnace whenever you’re running it.
• Your furnace isn’t blowing hot air.
• You are too cold at home even when the furnace seems to be working just fine.
• You have some rooms that are cold and some that are warm.

Give us a call as soon as you notice any of these furnace issues. If we can catch the problem early, it may not require as extensive a repair. This saves you money and helps you avoid unnecessary wear and tear on your heater.

Why Is It Best To Leave Furnace Repairs To Certified HVAC Professionals?

Safety

Any appliance in your home that burns combustible gases, generates exhaust or is powered by high-voltage electricity is potentially dangerous. In the case of gas furnaces, you aren’t just putting yourself at risk – you could also cause gas leaks in your home that endanger your entire household. Properly licensed and trained HVAC professionals who work with these systems day in and day out know how to identify potential hazards, including those that might not be obvious to the untrained eye.

Protecting Your Investment 

Accurately diagnosing and fixing the problem plaguing your furnace is vital for any successful furnace repair job. A quick online tutorial isn’t a substitute for years or decades of training and on-the-job experience. Even the handiest DIYers run the risk of seriously damaging their furnace if they don’t have training or experience working on furnaces.

Performance and Efficiency 

Not every mistake will result in complete system failure, but there are scenarios in which you could accidentally hamstring your furnace’s efficiency, resulting in higher energy costs. Trained HVAC technicians who regularly maintain and optimize furnaces for a living know how to perform the necessary cleaning and minor adjustments to extend the life of your furnace while improving its efficiency.

Preserving Your Warranty 

Many modern furnace manufacturers offer exceptional warranties with an important caveat – you need to schedule professional maintenance from certified maintenance professionals to keep it active. In addition to causing potential problems, attempting DIY repairs or maintenance on your furnace will likely void the warranty.

Your Time Is Valuable

Honestly ask yourself how much your time is worth before you attempt a DIY furnace repair job. For many homeowners the time they will spend attempting (and most likely failing) to fix or properly maintain their furnace will be worth far more than the cost of hiring a professional to do it quickly, efficiently and correctly the first time around.

Regulation and Code Compliance

Failing to adhere to relevant HVAC codes and regulations could potentially result in fines and will likely make it harder to sell your home in the future.