5 Signs you Need Emergency Furnace Repair
Furnaces are important as they keep your home warm and cozy especially during winter. It is therefore important, to ensure your furnace is always in optimal condition. A furnace typically has a 16-20 year life span, depending on the usage and maintenance. If your furnace is within or above this range, ensure it is maintained regularly since it’s more likely to break down.
A broken furnace will make your system work harder to keep the temperature in your house warm. This translates to a higher energy bill for you. The following are some of the things you need to look out for as tale-tell signs that your furnace needs an emergency furnace repair.
Gas Odor
As a homeowner, you should always be alert and aware of the smells in your home. Gas leaks are some of the most dangerous safety hazards you can experience. If you smell gas or the odor of rotten eggs, coming from your furnace, you likely have a gas leak. Turn off the main and get out of the house and immediately call your HVAC Company for an emergency furnace repair. Remember that gas leaks are not something you can turn into a DIY project and try to fix. They can lead to fires and explosions, so call the professionals who are experienced and trained to work with gas mains.
Loud Noises
When turned on your furnace will make a sound that eventually fades out as it keeps running. It is time to call for a furnace repair, should your furnace keep making any of the following sounds:
- Rattling
- Thumping
- Rumbling
- Banging
- Whistling
These noises usually get louder as the furnace runs. They come from the parts that are loose in the furnace. Do not ignore it because it will only worsen the problem, which will end up damaging your system beyond repair. You do not want it breaking down in the middle of a cold winter night. Buying a new furnace would cost you more than it would, to repair your furnace, the minute you hear any weird or unusual sounds coming from it.
The Furnace Blows Cold Air
When your furnace is running it should produce warm heat. When you place your palm on the duct and all you can feel being blown out is cold air, it is time to call for a furnace repair. Your furnace blowing cold air is not safe for you or your family, especially during winter, where you all need to be kept warm. Do not switch the furnace on and off, or keep adjusting it, because this does not fix the problem. Turn it off and wait for your emergency repair team to come and fix it. When you continue to run it, you may end up permanently damaging it.
The Carbon Monoxide Detector is Beeping
Ensure you have a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector next to your furnace. If your CO detector starts to beep, turn the furnace off, open all the windows, and vacate the house. A CO leak is dangerous. Call the fire department, they will measure the CO levels in the house to determine whether it is safe for you to get back in. Also, call for an immediate emergency furnace repair to have your home furnace repaired. Should you experience nausea, headache, flu-like symptoms, and weakness in your muscles, these are signs of CO poisoning. Make sure you get checked out by a doctor. Do not forget to move your pets, if you have any, outside while vacating the house.
Electrical Issues
Your furnace runs on electricity, so if your breakers start tripping or your furnace does not turn on, that is an indication of an electrical issue. Some of the signs that indicate your furnace is causing electrical issues are, buzzing, burning smells, lights dimming whenever the furnace is running, and sparking from any electrical connections. Should you experience any of these signs, call for an emergency furnace repair immediately.
Your home should be a safe space for you and your family. This can only happen when you take notice of the little things and issues like the ones we have stated above in regards to furnace repairs. Do not ignore problems related to your furnace. Getting a repair immediately you notice a problem will save you money. As mentioned earlier, you do not want your furnace breaking down, right in the middle of the night during winter, when you need it most. Always call and consult your HVAC Company if you need them to do an inspection to make sure everything is working fine, if you want to check for potential issues, or you notice something is off.
Call our CoolPro Heating and Cooling in Marietta GA, and surrounding areas, for a routine check-up or an emergency furnace repair. We provide both residential and commercial services.
