Signs You Need Prompt Heating Repairs
With Sugar Land’s climate, you’ll likely need your heating system at night from October through April. How do you know when you need repairs?
You Experience Skyrocketing Energy Bills
Have you seen a dramatic increase in your energy bills without a rate increase or using your system more frequently? A broken furnace or heat pump can still heat your home, but requires more gas or electricity to reach your desired temperature. Heating repair can help you return your expenses to a manageable level.
You Have Lower Comfort and Air Quality
Poor performance and indoor air quality include the following issues inconsistent temperatures, lukewarm or cold air blowing from your vents, reduced airflow, a long heating cycle, or your thermostat unable to reach the desired temperature.
The Heating System Runs Unusually
Does your heater turn on and off more quickly? HVAC technicians call this short cycling. It usually occurs when you have a problem with overheating from low refrigerant levels in your heat pump or from dirt buildup in your air filter or coils.
Your Furnace or Heat Pump Makes Unusual Noises or Smells
If you smell burning, you should shut down your heater and call for emergency repairs. If you have a heat pump, you may smell something like sugar water if you have a refrigerant leak.
You should also stay vigilant for any of the following signs, no matter what type of heating device you have:
• Rattling or banging can indicate you have a loose or broken piece.
• Screeching and squeaking often means your components need lubrication.
• Buzzing provides an indication you have a malfunctioning compressor or a loose component.
• Grinding sounds are a sign you have excessive dirt buildup.
• If you hear dripping, you could have a refrigerant leak or problems with your device’s drainage.