Furnace & Heating Repairs

Having to deal with heating system repairs can be stressful, especially when you have no idea what is going on with your furnace or whole-home heater. Having your furnace follow a regular maintenance schedule is the best thing you can do to avoid inconvenient repairs and potential life-threatening gas furnace failures, since an experienced contractor will detect problems even before they arise.

Let’s take a look at some common furnace breakdown symptoms:

4 Common Gas Furnace Problems

  1. Furnace is not turning on. If your furnace is not starting or kicking on, the solution may be as simple as checking your thermostat to make sure the settings are correct. Or it may be a more serious problem indicating a malfunctioning part. There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot your furnace before you call a repairman.
  2. Furnace keeps shutting off. If you notice that your furnace keeps turning on and off unusually quickly, there’s one key thing you can do to potentially fix this issue immediately. Most people forget to do this regularly, but a simple piece replacement may get your furnace up and running in no time. And the best part about it is you don’t even have to call a repairman.
  3. Furnace is too loud. Whether you have a shiny new furnace or a rusty old one, a noisy furnace can happen to anyone. Before calling a furnace repairman, there is one thing you can check on your own. If that doesn’t solve the problem, you may want to consider a different heating system.
  4. Furnace has a strange odor. A gas (or rotten egg) odor coming from your gas furnace or air vents should never be taken lightly. This may signal a carbon monoxide leak, and it may even spark a fire. Immediately exit your home and contact a professional who will inspect your house for any gas leaks. Also, learn how to avoid this type of emergency altogether.

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