A furnace repair service can save you money and keep you from grief. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says that heating equipment caused 16 percent of home fires reported in 2009 through 2013.
However, the heating equipment market is still growing. In 2016 alone, the market was worth $2.91 billion in 2016. These statistics show that people are buying heating systems for their homes in spite of them being potential hazards.
What warning signs would your furnace give? What do the warning signs mean and how should you address them? We’ve identified four signs that you need a furnace repair service.
If you’ve not had a trained technician check your furnace in a long time, then you might need one. Your heater requires yearly maintenance. Even if everything works well, you’ll need a new filter. Change your filter every month.
HVAC and furnace repair companies offer filter-changing services. You can also schedule and set your annual check-ups on autopilot, so you don’t have to call them every year.
This one is probably obvious. Gas and water may leak from your furnace. A water leak isn’t as dangerous as a gas leak. However, if you want your house warm all through the winter months, you’d pay attention to water leaks.
Water pooling under or near your furnace results from a clogged condensate line. This kind of problem calls for experts. A mix of furnace repair and plumbing service professionals would do the heavy lifting.
If you smell your gas leaking, shut down your furnace at once; open the furnace, find your gas supply valve and switch it off. Do not use lighter, matches or smoke a cigarette in your home. Don’t even turn on the lights. Now, call a heating technician as quickly as you can.
If your heating bill shoots up for no reason, and no corresponding increase in energy use, then your furnace might need technical help.
A couple of things could be wrong here, and that might include faulty ductwork. It’s usually hard to place a finger on the exact problem. A professional HVAC technician who uses the right equipment and skills will be handy here.
A faulty thermostat could go hand-in-hand with this kind of problem.
If you keep turning your thermostat higher to heat up your home, then your furnace needs repair. This sort of malfunction is due to electrical faults like tripped circuit-breakers, loose wiring, or blown fuses. If you have no formal training, it’s best you hire a skilled HVAC technician.
Cold air is a visible sign that your furnace needs fixing. If your heater blows cold instead of hot air, then you might have a faulty pilot light or thermocouple. Due to the complexity of these defective components, you should hire an expert to help you evaluate your heating system.
Minor fan problems or significant repair needs involving the furnace motors and belts can cause air to come out of the vents barely.
Now you know the cracks and possible fixes for them. You need help if you’ve abandoned your furnace for a while, it leaks water or gas, you can’t explain an increase in your bill, or it blows air but won’t heat the room.
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