Common Signs You Need Heating Repair

As we move into the colder months of the year, you need to ensure that your heater is working optimally. A furnace or heater that is working properly is essential in keeping your home comfortable during the colder months of winter. This is why it is so important to be aware of any signs that show that your heating system is in need of repair!

Below, our Sacramento heating replacement company shares the most common warning signs that your heating system is failing. If you happen to notice any of these signs, contact Gilmore Heating, Air and Plumbing right away for the repair of your system.

Signs Your Heating System Needs to Be Repaired

• Your energy bills are rising

Have you noticed an increase in your utility costs each month? If yes, your furnace might not be operating as efficiently as it should be, meaning that your system is working overtime trying to provide a comfortable temperature for your home. If you notice this early, a heating checkup might be all that is needed. A heating repair could also be needed to fix this issue. Scheduling a Sacramento heating maintenance visit can help save you money.

• Your heater is making strange noises

These sounds may include:

• Thumping
• Banging
• Squeaking
• Whistling
• Rumbling
• Rattling
• Buzzing 
• Groaning

In most cases, these noises may start and stop with the turning on and off of the furnace itself. However, they can be caused by different things.

Rattling can be a sign of unsecured ductwork or loose screws, while thumping can show the presence of an ignition problem. Squeaking may indicate that there is a loose bearing or the belt is deteriorating. 

In any event, if your furnace is keeping you up at night with the noises it produces, it’s time to call your Sacramento heating company. Even if it’s just annoying and you can ignore it, do not ignore it. These issues may lead to a system breakdown so it’s better to repair these minor issues before you have to purchase a new system.

• Your home is not getting warm enough

Your furnace could be working but not working as it should. The following are things you should consider:

• Is the air from the vents lukewarm?
• Do you notice cold spots around your house?
• Are you shivering despite turning the heat on?

If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, then there might be something wrong with your heating system. The most common reasons for inadequate heating may be thermostat issues and faulty heating parts.

Calling in a professional from Gilmore Heating, Air, and Plumbing may help determine the issue with your heating system and repair it as well. 

• Your home or air ducts are getting dustier

Unless you haven’t cleaned or dusted your house for many years or you get a tornado every week in your area, then your furnace may have an issue.

If your furnace is not working properly, issues with the blower may indicate a drop in the air pressure that is being sent out through your air ducts. This results in dust accumulating on the grates or in the air ducts. So if you’ve noticed lots of dust accompanied by any other sign that we have mentioned in this article, then it’s time to call in the big guns, contact the nearest Sacramento heating repair company for furnace repair. 

• You notice foul smells

When your heater is on, there should be no smell that comes from it. So, if you notice a weird smell emanating from your vents, this may indicate that something is burning or there is an issue with the system. In any case, you should call us immediately for expert advice and assistance.