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After a long day, there is nothing like being able to relax in the comfort of your own home. However, if your furnace is not working as properly, you aren’t going to feel so comfortable. Here are nine of the most common furnace repairs you may encounter in your St. Albert home to keep your furnace running smoothly. To have your furnace repaired or serviced, call us today for an appointment.
Your furnace requires a certain level of airflow to work properly. A dirty or clogged air filter will reduce airflow, put stress on your furnace, and cause your furnace to break down. Replacing your air filter is a simple maintenance procedure that you can do yourself each month to prevent an expensive furnace repair or safety hazard.
Just like the parts in your car will wear out over time, so do the parts in your furnace. When one part is not working properly, it puts added stress on other parts. Regular professional maintenance can prevent small furnace repairs from growing into more complicated or expensive ones.
Some sounds are normal with your furnace, like those that its fan and blower make. However, when new noises pop up, like screeching, squeaking, rattling, clanking, or banging, it is a sign something is going on that should be looked at by a professional. It could be caused by a loose or failing part.
On very cold days it may seem like your home is just not heating up fast enough, and this can be normal. However, if it the temperatures are well within your HVAC system’s normal baseline range, it could be caused by several reasons, including a thermostat malfunction, dirty air filter, or a failing furnace.
Your HVAC system’s thermostat is the boss of your furnace. It tells it when to turn on and when to turn off. While your furnace may be in perfect working condition, if your thermostat is malfunctioning, the furnace may not be receiving the right instructions from it.
A gas furnace relies on its ignition system to generate heat. If the system is not igniting, you will not have heat. Because of safety reasons, this is always a repair that is best left for a professional furnace technician.
If your furnace appears to be rapidly cycling between its on and off modes, instead of running and then staying off for a time, it requires servicing. Several repair issues could cause this type of behavior. When not addressed, your furnace will experience added wear and tear, plus your heating bills will be more costly.
A furnace that continually resets itself is alerting you that a repair is needed. It could be a sign that there is something going wrong with its gas flow, or an issue with its gas pipe valve or flame sensor. This is a repair a professional should perform for safety reasons.
While your heating costs may go up from year to year, a sudden spike in your utility bills related to your furnace use could be a sign that repairs are needed. Your furnace may not run efficiently if repairs or regular maintenance is needed.
The root cause of most major furnace repairs in St. Albert is a basic lack of routine maintenance that can catch small problems before they grow into bigger and more expensive repairs. During a maintenance service, your technician will thoroughly inspect your furnace, lubricate moving parts, make minor adjustments, and make recommendations for furnace repairs when needed.
The price you pay for a yearly maintenance service is a small investment for your family’s comfort and safety while also ensuring that your furnace works properly when you need it most. It is never too late to get back on track with furnace maintenance. In the St. Albert area, call us to schedule your maintenance service or furnace repair.
