Furnace Repair in El Paso, Texas
Every HVAC system needs routine maintenance, but not always every year. This can make it tough for homeowners and building managers to plan the right scheduling to have the furnace serviced on a regular basis. Most people play it by ear, sometimes literally, because a faulty furnace can tell you when it’s time to call for repairs. Your furnace needs repairs if it can’t keep up with your heat demands, if it won’t start properly, if it makes loud noises, or if it produces unusual, strong, or scorched smells.
From unit cleaning to part replacement, you can count on SoBellas Home Services to have your back and ensure your furnace is ready for those cold months ahead. Here are the signs it’s time to call for furnace repairs:
Your Furnace Won’t Start or Stay On
A furnace that won’t start up or stay running is not one that can aptly heat your house. Furnaces that won’t start might have a problem with the pilot light or the internal safety features may be switching it off each time it starts. This is a clear sign that something has gone wrong, but not necessarily that your furnace is out for good. Call for furnace repairs and an expert technician can likely get your furnace starting reliably again for another year or more.
Intense or Lasting Smell of Burning
It’s normal to smell a little burning dust when you first fire up your heater in the fall. however, that smell shouldn’t last longer than an hour (often much less) and then you should smell nothing but the slightly dry fragrance of heated indoor air. If your heater is making unusual smells or a strong smell of burning emits when your heater is on, turn the heater off immediately and call for repairs.
A rotten-egg smell can indicate a gas leak which is dangerous to breathe. Open all your doors and windows to air out the gas until the smell disappears. Burning smell can mean wiring or other internal pieces (more than a few motes of dust) are scorching on the heating elements or that internal components are overheating.
Unusually Loud or Disruptive Noises from the Furnace
Your furnace shouldn’t sound like a monster banging around in your basement – or like a tin can full of spoons rolling down a hill. If you’re hearing clanging, banging, or irregularly disruptive noises from the furnace, call a repair expert. Often, this type of noise comes from a broken fan, or a broken piece trapped in spinning fanblades; which is why the noise repeats in a cycle and continues as the furnace runs.
A technician can remove the broken piece and replace it so that the furnace runs smoothly without banging around loose pieces inside. The occasional loud bang, on other hand, can be metal warping with heat and then un-warping as it cools – like a cookie sheet in the oven.
Your Furnace Can’t Keep Up Heating the House
Your furnace is the home’s primary source of heat in the winter. If it can’t keep up, your family might not be safe in case of a severe cold snap. It’s best to identify if your furnace is limping along early, during the first cold days of autumn, instead of during the first snowstorm when you really need those BTUs flowing steadily through your vents.
If your furnace can’t keep up with the thermostat, call for repairs. It may require cleaning or parts replacement to restore your furnace’s efficiency and ability to safely heat your home.
Does your furnace need a maintenance and repair service? Contact us today to schedule your furnace inspection and full-service repairs. Our SoBellas Home Services team looks forward to securing your home for safe and cozy winter months.
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