When temperatures plummet, your furnace plays an important role in keeping your home warm and cozy. Like other household appliances, furnaces can develop problems over time. A malfunctioning furnace is one of the most common causes of high energy bills. A bad furnace poses a safety hazard and can leak carbon monoxide or start a house fire.
Here are some common furnace problems.
Most furnaces make some noises when operating. A furnace, for example, makes a whooshing noise as the air travels through it and clicks when the thermostat reaches a certain temperature and sends a signal to the furnace to perform a particular activity.
These noises are normal. If you are hearing them, you do not have anything to worry about, however, weird noises may indicate a serious issue.
If you hear a knocking, whistling or screeching noise, there may be something amiss.
Does your furnace turn on and off frequently? This is known as “short cycling” and indicates you’ve got a problem:
Other possible causes of short cycling include
These are all serious issues that deserve your immediate attention.
If your furnace is not producing enough heat, a filter might have become clogged. Heating problems could also be caused by a faulty fan or fan belt and an unclean or damaged igniter/flame sensor/draft inducer.
A furnace will not produce heat if the thermostat is not turned on to or set to heat. Make sure you haven’t turned your thermostat too low.
Do not ignore the problem or you might end up with a costly repair. Have a technician inspect your furnace immediately.
If your furnace is burning up fuel too quickly it is working harder than usual. This can be caused by a faulty component. There could be a clog in the system or the oil pressure pump might be developing too much pressure.
Your heat exchanger plays an important role in keeping your furnace running safely. If you fail to keep up with regular maintenance, your heat exchanger can get damaged. A cracked heat exchanger is expensive to fix. Some signs of a cracked heat exchanger are soot build-up, weird noises, and strange smells.
John Owens Services offers top-notch furnace replacement service in Sonoma County & Marin County. We are also your go-to team for furnace repair and maintenance. We are committed to helping homeowners make informed decisions. To make an appointment, call 707-452-3464, or fill out a contact form
Our philosophy is simple, we always want to maintain equipment to give it the longest life possible. Next, we want to focus on repairing when something goes wrong. Then only as the last choice, we replace equipment when needed. That’s the John Owens Way.
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