Reasons for Furnace Repair
Sometimes, it’s obvious when your furnace needs repair, such as when it simply doesn’t turn on at all. However, there may be other signs that something is wrong. It’s helpful to know what these are so that you can schedule a repair sooner rather than later. When you address a problem early on, it may be easier and less costly to fix. You also run less risk of having your furnace stop working completely.
Signs it’s time to schedule furnace repair:
- Short cycling
- Uneven heating
- Weak airflow
- High heating bills
- Strange smells or sounds
- Pilot light isn’t blue
Short cycling is when your furnace is turning on and off repeatedly. Another name for it is rapid cycling. This could indicate a number of different issues. Some of them are simple to fix, but short cycling can wear out your furnace faster if it keeps happening.
If your heating bills seem to be climbing for no reason, your furnace might be less efficient than it should be. Lower efficiency is a sign that something is wrong. If your furnace is causing the increase in your bills, we can find and fix the cause.
You’re probably used to the normal sounds that your furnace makes. If it starts making sounds you haven’t heard before, you might need furnace service. Popping, banging, squeaking, and rattling are all examples of sounds that your furnace should not make. Strange smells could indicate a problem with electrical components, dust in the system, or even a gas leak.
There might be other signs as well. For example, you might feel that your thermostat doesn’t correctly reflect the temperature in your home. Our HVAC service pros in Elkhorn can address this and any other issues.