How to Tell When You Need Heating Maintenance Services
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Although it's not always easy to tell when you need to maintain your heater,
there are a few common heating problems you can treat as clear signs that you
need professional help.
Strange Odors or Sounds
Your home's heating system likely makes sounds when you power it on, but unusual rattling or popping noises are signs of a problem you need to fix before it gets out of hand.
Inefficient Heating
Heating your home is your furnace's sole responsibility. If it can't get the job done as well as it once did, you either need to repair or replace the system.
Leaking Air Ducts
Sometimes, a furnace loses its effectiveness because of parts outside the system rather than failing internal components. Specifically, air ducts can loosen over time and leak your heater's air before it reaches the vents.
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Regular furnace maintenance
Maintenance is the key to a long-lasting heating system that will keep you warm all winter. Personal maintenance such as regularly replacing your air filter can go a long way. Additionally, we recommend checking your gas usage to ensure your heating system runs efficiently. An annual check-up from Wright Air Experts will ensure your HVAC system is at full strength for the year ahead. Our regular maintenance services include full system inspections, cleaning, and parts replacements.
Signs You Need Immediate Furnace Repairs
Some furnace issues can wait until the next day, while others are hazardous to leave alone. Luckily, you don't need to be a furnace or heat pump expert to know when your heating equipment is about to collapse; just look for these three signs and call Elite Comfort Systems as soon as you spot them.
Broken Heat Exchanger
A broken heat exchanger is the most hazardous issue that happens to an HVAC system. These essential components will leak carbon monoxide into your living space if they crack, poisoning your indoor air.
If you're experiencing headaches, dizziness, or other carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms while running your HVAC system, shut it off immediately and call Elite Comfort Systems for emergency fixes.
Irregular Sights and Sounds
Irregular flames tilt toward one side of the system and are the most common reason heat exchangers break. Unfortunately, these flames can cause many other issues, including a completely broken flame sensor or system, so it's crucial to fix the improper heating as soon as possible.
Unusual growing or popping noises are also clear indicators you need a furnace tune-up.
Short Cycling
Furnaces that run for three to five minutes at a time typically have interior thermostat issues keeping them from sensing temperature. These problems can make your HVAC useless, but we can fix them quickly.