Don’t Ignore These Signs of a Broken Furnace

April 7, 2016
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Heating and cooling supply

The last thing you want during the cold winter months is a broken furnace. Before the chill really sets in, check your heating and cooling units for anything out of the ordinary. If you do notice one or more of the following red flags, call your local furnace repair service before your house becomes an ice box.

Signs Your Furnace Needs Repair

  1. Crazy noises: Your furnace should never be silent, but it is also abnormal for a furnace to be making a lot of noise. If you are hearing banging, groaning, or whining noises, your furnace repairs will need to include replacing a loose belt or correcting an ignition problem.
  2. Uneven temperatures: Is one part of your house colder than the other? If you have been cranking up the thermostat, but you’re still shivering, either there is a problem with your thermostat or you may have leaky ducts or an issue with your pilot light.
  3. Yellow pilot light: If the pilot light is burning yellow it means that the gas combination of your furnace is off. You should always see a blue flame, which indicates an ideal balance of gases. A yellow flame may indicate Carbon Monoxide, so have this checked immediately.
  4. Poor health: Have you been noticing any breathing-related problems such as asthma or allergies? A poorly-working HVAC system can put dust and mold into the air and circulate it through your home.
  5. Age: How old is your furnace? The average lifespan is between 12 and 15 years. When you start to reach the higher end of that range, it’s time to start shopping around.
  6. High electric bills: If your energy bills are higher than normal, this can be a sign of inefficient performance. Check for the above warning signs, and call a professional.

There are an estimated 85,469 HVAC businesses in the United States, so if you are ever in need of emergency furnace repair, you shouldn’t have to wait too long until the feeling comes back to your fingers and toes.

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