In order to have a furnace that functions optimally, it must have been installed by a professional HVAC technician and must go through regular maintenance. Unfortunately, many people forget about the maintenance part and with time their furnaces start deteriorating without them noticing it.
If you live in an area with cold temperatures, you understand how frustrating it can be to have a furnace that stops functioning in the middle of the cold season. Usually before that happens there are some signs that we receive that alerts us on the condition of the furnace. Some of these signs are not critical while others are and should be taken care of by HVAC experts.
Let’s look into some of these signs that should be taken seriously once noticed
Electricity fails when you turn on the furnace.
A lot of cooling and heating systems rely on electricity to work. The amount of energy they require to function properly can affect your electrical system. This might be very dangerous as it might cause hazards. If you notice that your furnace flickers every time you turn on your furnace, it is a sign that you need to contact an HVAC expert ASAP.
Electrical failure accounts for more than 44000 home fires and has caused the death of more than 430 people. So do not take that lightly, if you notice that your electricity is affected by your furnace call an HVAC expert and he will help fix that.
The Furnace makes strange and loud noises.
Most appliances and HVAC systems are made to work silently or with very little sound. That is why noticing loud noises coming from any HVAC system or unit is a sign that something is wrong. If your furnace makes some noises it might be because of the blower motor lubrication ports that need oiling or because of the pilot light that is not well adjusted. It might also be something more serious like a motor problem. Any way if you hear any unusual noise coming from your furnace make sure you contact an HVAC expert.
Your furnace turns on and off quickly.
This issue is called rapid cycling. If you face such a situation with your furnace the first thing to do is to try and replace the air filter. Dirty or worn-out air filters can cause great damage to your furnace, thus replacing them regularly can help you prolong the days of your furnace. If replacing the filters does not help, then you should contact an HVAC expert because it might be a more serious problem.
Strange and unpleasant odors.
If you are using a gas furnace, this is a sign that you should not ignore. Strange smells similar to that of sulfur or rotten eggs is actually gas. If you smell such an odor it means that you are having a gas leakage. The first thing to do in this case is to evacuate the whole family out of the house without touching anything. Once your family is safe then you can call the emergency team.
Take good care of your furnace.
Having a furnace is great but it comes with responsibilities. Make sure to do regular maintenance on it and be careful for any signs of failure. If you are not sure whether your furnace has a problem, Delux Heating & Cooling. Our team of experts will make a diagnosis of your furnace and if they find anything wrong they will get it fixed.
