Anytime your Furnace stops working, homeowners automatically think a furnace replacement is needed. The winter months are getting colder, but that doesn’t mean you need to panic right away. More often than not, your problem can be a quick, affordable fix. If you’re wondering if you should call for a furnace repair or wait to see if the problem persists, consider the signs and symptoms you’ve observed and how severe they are. Here are some of the top questions and signs your furnace may need to be serviced by one of our professional technicians at Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning.
1. I Have a Bad Smell. What Does This Mean?
A furnace working shouldn’t produce any smell along with the air it’s distributing throughout your home. If you smell burning, gas or another kind of fuel, or smoke, chances are there is an issue with the Furnace. There can be many causes for the smell, from a severe gas leak to dust caught in the unit. You will want to call our expert technicians if you have any of these smells.
2. Why Is My Blower Not Blowing As It Used To?
It can be the compressor, which heats the air, the blower motor, which pumps the warm air into the ductwork, or just a dirty filter. Check your filter first. If this doesn’t need change, give us a call Blue Ash Furnace Air Conditioning experts will help you out with this.
3. Why Is My Furnace Making a Clicking Noise?
If this is going on, it means your Furnace is going through some malfunction. A malfunction could be caused by worn bearing mortar, gas valve problems, or a loose inducer. It’s best not to play with anything once you hear a clicking noise. We know that doing it yourself may sound easier and cheaper, but something serious could be happening.
4. Why is My Furnace Leaking Water?
Your furnace leaking could mean you have a clogged condensation drain or tubing. The last thing you need is water everywhere, damaging things around the house. So it’s good to have a technician check this out sooner rather than later.
5. Why is My Furnace Tripping The Breaker?
Even if your furnace uses propane, oil, or natural gas to heat your home, it still needs a steady line of electricity to function properly. Some of the most important parts of your furnace, like your circuit board, blower motor, or gas valve, use electricity to heat your home. However, the most common reason for a furnace to trip the breaker is an overworked blower motor or a dirty air filter. To try to fix the issue at hand, you should find your breaker box, turn your furnace to “off.” Then, check your air filter, replace if needed, flip the switch back “on,” and monitor.
Check for these five things before committing to a full furnace replacement or installation. Then, if the issue continues or gets worse, you need to contact one of our home heating specialists as soon as possible.
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