No one wants to go without a working furnace in the winter months. When you are dealing furnace issues, it can be stressful and cold. This is why it is so important that you are aware of how well your furnace is working. There are several signs that are usually present when your furnace isn’t working properly. If you can notice those signs soon, you can save yourself from a furnace that won’t work at all. ATW Mechanical is here to talk about some of the signs you should be looking for when it comes to your furnace so that you can catch problems before they are large and expensive.
How Do You Know if Something is Wrong with Your Furnace?
If you are aware of what furnace problems tend to look like, you can catch them much sooner and hopefully, they won’t cost as much money to fix. Here are the most commons signs of furnace trouble you should be looking for.
– Foul Odors: This is a big one. If you smell anything foul coming from the vents in your home when the furnace is on, you need to turn off the furnace. A rotting smell could be a dead animal in the ductwork. If you smell anything resembling rotten eggs, it is a sign that you have a natural gas leak that needs to be addressed. And finally, any burning smell is a sign that there is an electrical problem that could be posing a fire risk.
– Strange Sounds: You should be used to the sounds that your furnace makes when it is on. When your furnace all of a sudden starts to make much louder sounds or strange sounds, it is a sign that there is something going on and you need someone to come check things out.
– Poor Airflow: If you feel the air coming out of the vents in your home is weak, this is a sign that something is awry as well. Poor airflow can be something as small as a clogged filter, but it can also mean bigger issues are at play as well.
– Short Cycling: When your furnace only kicks on for a few minutes before shutting off again, it is known as short cycling. This can be extremely hard on your system and will leave you feeling less than warm.
– High Energy Bills: If you notice a sudden spike in your energy usage, you could be paying for a furnace that is on its way out. An old, inefficient furnace can cost you significantly toward the end. Any large spike in energy should be looked into.
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If you notice any of these signs in your home, it’s time to call on the heating pros at ATW Mechanical to come and inspect your furnace for problems. We will be able to diagnose and repair your furnace quickly so that you don’t end up going without heat this winter. Call us today!