While we are blessed with great weather most of the year, as fall turns into winter, the temperatures start to drop. When they do, you will likely need to turn on your furnace and potentially schedule furnace service to keep your system in good working order. By identifying these early warning signs, you can prevent unforeseen repair expenses or increased energy costs.
Here are a few key signs that furnace service might be needed:
- Strange Sounds: Most furnaces produce some noise, but grinding sounds, loud bangs, rattles, or squeals should raise suspicions. These could be a sign of a failed blower motor or loose parts.
- Unreliable Heating: Have you noticed that your furnace has trouble keeping your home at the proper temperature or that certain rooms are warmer than others? This might indicate issues with the thermostat, airflow, or system efficiency.
- Expensive Bills: Your furnace may be working harder than it needs to because of clogged filters, old parts, or inefficiency if your heating costs are rising but your usage hasn’t changed.
- Short Cycling: The thermostat, airflow, or internal parts of a furnace may be malfunctioning if it repeatedly turns on and off before finishing a heating cycle.
- Aging Unit: Your unit may be nearing the end of its useful life if it is more than 15 years old and exhibiting any of the symptoms mentioned above.
To make sure that your furnace can operate securely and effectively throughout the season, call us at Hodge Heating & Air Conditioning of Lake Norman Inc. to schedule an appointment for furnace service today.