Watch Out! 4 Signs Your Furnace Is About to Give Out
We’re lucky to have warm weather for the majority of the year here in Denton but we’ve officially reached that cold, frosty time of the year. You’ve fished out all your cold weather clothing, cranked up your car heater, and surely, you’ve run your home heater. If you notice that the heating that your system provides is less than satisfactory then maybe, it’s time to call a professional.
You don’t want to go through winter here without reliable heating! We see a lot of heating disasters throughout this time of year because homeowners wait too long to call for repair services. This isn’t always due to procrastination—sometimes it’s because homeowners don’t recognize the signs indicating that their furnace system is close to giving out. If you’d like a short list of these signs keep reading below and if you need great furnace repair in Denton, TX call our team.
Noises You’ve Never Heard Before
You’re probably used to coming in from a cold Denton day and flipping on your heater to hear the soft, rushing sound of warm air filling your home. This sound is noticeable but unobtrusive and a subtle sign that your system is working the way it should be. If you turn on your furnace and you’re greeted by more concerning sounds, then it’s time to call a professional.
Common sounds you’ll hear when your furnace starts to malfunction are banging, rattling, grating, squeaking, clicking, or squealing. It’s hard to tell why these sounds are happening without the aid of a professional because there is a multitude of intricate components within your furnace system that could cause these noises. Don’t guess—call a professional and have them assess your system.
Lukewarm Air
Have you noticed that your heater isn’t doing such a hot job at heating your air? It’s a sign that you should see a professional because your heater is running poorly. This is often a problem with the motor in your blower fan. If this part of your system is malfunctioning, then your furnace won’t have enough power to adequately heat your home and you might notice lackluster heating power.
High Heating Bills
Have you noticed the price of your heating bill steadily? If you’re using your heater incessantly then a jump in price should be expected, but if you’re running your heater in the same manner that you always have, then you’re probably suffering from low-efficiency levels. You need a heater tune-up and you might even need repairs too. Call our team for the job.
Dust, Dust, Dust
This is a subtle sign of furnace failure that we encourage our customers to look out for. Are you dusting your home more than you ever have before? Dust the just seem to keep accumulating endlessly? It could be a problem with your furnace. Take a look at the registers in your room when you switch on your heaters—do they kick up dust during startup? If this is the case, then your furnace probably needs a new filter and a good cleaning. Our professionals here can perform this job for you.