Having your HVAC or furnace system malfunction can lead you to a state of complete panic. Not having your house at the comfortable temperature that you need it at can be uncomfortable and irritating. So can paying a lot of money for repairs or replacements. However, you do not have to get a degree in quantum physics to know some furnace warning signs that your warrant your attention.
Furnace Warning Sign #1: An Aging Furnace?
How old is your furnace? If it is older than eight years, you may need to keep in mind that it may need replaced in the near future. Some furnaces can last 20 or more years, while some do not even last eight. The older the furnace, the more likely it is to malfunction and require attention.
Furnace Warning Sign #2: A Thermostat Problem
If you have recently noticed your furnace cycling on and off, or that no matter what temperature you set your heat at that your home never seems warm, you could have a broken thermostat. A broken thermostat is one of the most common repairs HVAC companies make. If your furnace cycles heat over and over again and shuts off, the problem is likely a broken thermostat.
Furnace Warning Sign #3: Look at the Flame
A visible flame should be present in your furnace. This flame should be a pure and bright blue. If you notice that it is orange or red, this could mean the furnace is not creating the right mixture of gas witth air. This discoloration could be a signal that there is a big problem, or that there soon will be a big problem.
Furnace Warning Sign #4: Odd Noises and Smells
Sometimes a noise or an odor symptom can be as simple as a screw needing to be tightened or of an obstructed airflow somewhere within furnace. The smell of natural gas or a odd creaking or rattling noise can beg for a call to your HVAC contractor before a more serious problem arises.
Call your local HVAC contractors to help diagnose or repair your home’s HVAC system, or to schedule a routine furnace inspection.
