Your heating system provides numerous warning signs when it needs furnace repair services. Timely repairs keep your home warm throughout the coldest days of the year. Below, review some of the most common signs to help you schedule repairs before the appliance breaks down or sustains more damage.
4 Issues That Indicate Immediate Furnace Repairs
1. Problems Staying On
Short cycling refers to a furnace that turns on but switches off soon after. It can indicate several issues, including an improperly sized system that heats your home quickly and then shuts down, or a cracked heat exchanger, clogged air filter, closed or blocked air registers, and faulty safety devices.
2. Higher Energy Bills
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Energy bills increase during the winter; however, abnormally high costs can signal the need for furnace repairs. If your home is well-sealed from drafts and other appliances and systems are fully functional, your furnace could be wearing out from old age or expending extra energy from another issue such as a failing part.
3. Strange Odors
While a furnace typically smells when you first turn it on for the season because of dust accumulations burning off, your appliance is not supposed to emit unpleasant odors moving forward. Strange odors such as rotten eggs or burning parts could mean your furnace needs could indicate a safety issue such as a gas leak. Turn the heating system off either way until your furnace repair team arrives.
4. Odd Noises
Your heating system calls for furnace repairs when it makes banging, squealing, grinding, popping, whining, or groaning noises. There could be a loose interior component, an air leak, a loose or faulty belt, or another issue you can’t ignore.
If you need furnace repair services this season, count on Duncklee Cooling & Heating, Inc. to provide detail-oriented services. The HVAC company has served residents in New London County, CT, and Washington County, RI, for over 44 years. Call (860) 535-2552 to make an appointment or visit the team online to browse their heating services.
Duncklee Cooling and Heating was originally known as L.H. Duncklee Refrigeration, Inc. Under the leadership and vision of the late founder Les Duncklee, the company was located on the corner of Route 1 and Masons Island Road in Mystic for more than 20 years. Les learned refrigeration in the United States Navy, and with great courage, enthusiasm and perseverance, he took the risk of starting a business while raising his young family in the 1970’s. When Les started the family-owned business in 1973, he was fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to create a business environment founded on professionalism, integrity, high-quality customer service, and fostering employee security. Within one year, he was able to move the business from his home in Pawcatuck to an office building, and hired his first employee. Over the next 40 years, the business experienced many changes, but Les’ vision stayed the same: to provide customers with premier installation design and specialized customer service. Over the years, Les’ leap of faith grew into a successful business that continued to thrive, surpassing his expectations. He was proud of his business and proud of his team. He shared his encouragement and respect on a daily basis both for his team and his son Jonathan, whom he supported when it was time to make changes and help the company grow in new directions. Les regularly inspired and motivated his team to live the American dream.
