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As a homeowner, it’s important for you to understand a little bit about how your home works, especially your home’s heating system. It’s good to know quick troubleshooting tips to get your heat going again should you have a furnace mishap. Should you have any problems with your heating system during the winter, follow these tips to get it going again until the calvary arrives to save the day.
Of course, with our busy schedules, especially in a crazy year like 2020 (and who knows what’s coming in 2021), thinking about your heating system when it’s not actually cold outside seems like a waste of time. In reality, it’s the ideal time to prevent any issues during the frigid winter months of central Ohio. Fall is absolutely the best time of the year to get your furnace inspected and repaired by a professional HVAC contractor to prevent furnace issues during the coldest days (and nights) of the year.
A basic furnace inspection by a licensed, certified HVAC service technician will catch any potential issues and have them handled before the cold weather arrives to stay. This is important to consider, especially if your furnace is older, or if it’s been run pretty hard recently. Fortunately, we had a mild winter in early 2020, but still… better to be safe than sorry.
Listed below are signs that you can watch for that indicate your furnace may need to be repaired, replaced, or at the very least minor service. We also include some troubleshooting tips to help you get your furnace going again in an emergency. Lastly, we’ll discuss some strategies to find the best furnace repair service near you.
Telltale Signs Your Furnace Might Need Repairs
The age of your home’s heater is one of the most important factors that indicate your furnace may be in need of repairs. Even fairly new systems have been known to fail due to gross neglect or damage. Watch for these signs to determine if your system is broken, or about to fail.
Temperature Just Isn’t Right
If your home is either too cold or too hot versus the temperature shown on the thermostat, there could be trouble afoot. Worn internal components, a clogged or dirty filter, a loose belt, or a damaged fan motor can all contribute to less than ideal performance and lead to failure.
Pricey Utility Bills
Modern, properly-functioning furnaces are generally fairly efficient. Over time, however, they tend to before less efficient and waste more fuel to generate the same amount of heat. If you notice a huge spike in your gas or electric bill that doesn’t have a reasonable explanation, it might be a sign to call a licensed HVAC repair service to inspect your heating equipment.
Uneven Heating, Hot or Cold Rooms
Uneven heating can be caused by a number of things, such as dirty or clogged ductwork, a faulty thermostat, a badly-designed system, or air leaks in the house or ducts. If you notice one room that’s too hot or too cold, your best bet is to get on our schedule to have one of our friendly certified HVAC service technicians pay a visit.
Natural Gas Leaks
Natural gas is normally odorless, but the gas company adds a scent similar to rotten eggs to the gas to help detect any leaks. If your olfactory picks up this smell in your home, particularly around your furnace, hot water tank, or range, shut off the gas for the entire house and call the fire department immediately. They can check to see if you have a gas leak or not. If they, or the gas utility, determines you have a leak, they will not allow you to turn it back on without a proper repair and inspection. If the leaks is coming from your furnace, we can help you get that resolved. If it’s from the gas pipes in your home, you’ll need to contact a licensed plumber to handle the repairs. The utility company can recommend approved vendors nearby.
