When you’ve got heating troubles, they can quickly worsen until your furnace just plain shuts down! Don’t get left in the cold this winter. As soon as something starts to go wrong with your heating system, get repairs. How can you tell that your furnace needs repair? We’ve got some clues for you to keep watch for. With furnace repair in Toms River, NJ, you can get those costs back down to normal, so don’t delay in getting the help you need. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Funny Noises
Like so many mechanical things, a furnace will often make noise when something is wrong. Listen to your heating system when it is working well, ideally after you’ve had maintenance done, so you know it’s operating exactly as it should. There’s a humming sound from the furnace itself, and a whooshing sound from the fan pushing the heated air into the ducts. There shouldn’t be anything else.
If you hear other noises, it means something is wrong. Repairs are essential, and it’s best to have them done promptly! Grinding or groaning could come from worn bearings. A squeal might be a belt problem. Rattling probably indicates that something is loose and needs to be secured. Buzzing or clicking can often occur when there’s an electrical problem. Don’t ignore any odd noises!
2. Odd Odors
An eggy smell is probably a gas leak. Don’t call for repairs, call your gas company’s emergency line, or 911—and do that from at least 300 feet away after you’ve evacuated! A fishy or burning plastic smell could be an electrical fire, so get emergency repairs. A more minor hot dust smell might just be hot dust. But you should schedule an appointment in case the motor is overheating.
3. Short Cycling
Heating cycles should take some time. If you hear your system coming on and then quickly shutting off, over and over, it’s time for repair. Short cycling can be caused by a variety of issues such as poor airflow, motor problems, and more. Your HVAC technician can determine the exact source of the problem and get it sorted out for you.
4. Uneven Heat
Sometimes, although a furnace is running, the heat isn’t making it to all parts of the home. When you’ve got uneven heat, it could be a problem with the furnace itself. It may be that not enough heat is being generated, or that the fan or motor is not working properly. Alternately, it could be the ducts, either leaking hot air through a hole or being kinked or blocked. Either way, you need professional help.
5. Rising Bills
Most problems that can occur with a heating system will force the system to work harder. This will use more energy! Even if you haven’t noticed anything else that’s obviously wrong, if your energy bill is surprisingly high, your furnace is likely to be the culprit.
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