6 Signs You Need a Furnace Repair Now

Is it time to schedule a professional furnace repair?

When the seasons begin to change and summer turns into fall, it’s time to start using your furnace again.

But after being kept off for the warmer months of the year, you may find that your system isn’t working correctly. When this happens, you and your family are left with a cold home until you can solve the problem.

To avoid this unfortunate situation, it’s best to test out the performance of your heating system BEFORE the cold weather starts to set in. This allows you to ensure that your furnace is working correctly, safely, and is fully ready for the winter months of the year.

But what should you be checking for? We can help with that!

Here are some clear signs that will indicate the need to call a professional HVAC technician and schedule a furnace repair service –

1. Trouble Starting Your Furnace

The first and most obvious sign is if your furnace simply will not power on. As your home’s heating system ages, it’s not uncommon to run into trouble starting the unit after periods of dormancy.

Suppose it takes multiple attempts to start up your furnace. In that case, it is a good idea to call a professional heating technician to assess the issue and make any necessary repairs to ensure your comfort and safety.

2. Foul Smells Coming from the Unit

Foul smells circulating through your home are never a good sign.

It isn’t uncommon for your furnace to put out a smell initially when powering it on after long periods of dormancy.

However, an expert needs to address sudden smells that arise later in operation or do not dissipate soon after powering on the unit. Smells coming from your heater could indicate anything from requiring simple maintenance to a gas leak.

3. Poor Heating Performance

Poor heating performance is another obvious sign that something is wrong, and you need to schedule a furnace repair.

There are several reasons why your furnace may not be heating your home properly, whether it be a lack of maintenance, poor filtration, or broken components.

If your system is running as it should be but isn’t producing warm air sufficiently, or at all, you likely need to call for a furnace repair.

4. Noisy Operation

Let’s face it, HVAC systems do make some noise; that’s not uncommon. But if there are loud or unusual noises coming from the unit when powering on/off or during operation, there may be a problem.

If your unit does make loud noises and the problem goes unaddressed for too long, it could result in more severe and/or permanent damage to the unit and its components.

4. Short Cycling

Short cycling is when your unit frequently turns on and off and isn’t completing an entire heating cycle as it should.

Multiple issues can cause short cycling, the most common being air circulation problems, a malfunctioning thermostat, or clogged filtration.

Another issue could be that the system is the wrong size for your home and/or was poorly installed originally. The best way to determine the problem is to schedule a furnace repair with a professional.

5. Pilot Light Coloration

The coloration and/or condition of your pilot light flame can often be a clear indication of a serious problem that needs to be addressed by an expert.

For example, your furnace’s pilot light flame should always be burning blue.

Suppose your furnace’s flame is ever burning any color other than blue. In that case, you should turn off the unit immediately, leave home, and contact a professional ASAP to inspect the unit for safety concerns such as carbon monoxide leaks, which are very dangerous and potentially even deadly.

Furnace Repair You Can Count on for Safety & Performance

If any of these heating problems sound familiar, contact an HVAC specialist now for an expert furnace evaluation, as well as maintenance and/or repairs.

At Dave Lane’s Hi-Tech Mechanical, our technicians are highly trained and experienced in providing fast, safe, and completely reliable heating services.

Your family’s comfort and safety are our top priority; call now at 713-465-6345!