The last thing anyone wants to deal with in their busy lives is an issue with their furnace. After all, you want to associate your furnace with warm air and comfort, not problems and hazards. Even so, the reality is that they can develop issues from time to time. Here are 8 big ones that can warrant emergency repairs.
Collier's Comfort Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
8 Gas Furnaces Issues You Can’t Ignore
Monday, March 11th, 20196 Electric Furnace Repair Issues
Monday, February 25th, 2019
Most advice on the internet about furnaces is geared toward natural gas furnaces. That’s simply because gas furnaces are among the most popular kind of furnace.
Of course, there are plenty of homes with electric furnaces—and that’s no surprise either. Electric furnaces are cleaner, easier to install, and safer. The only problem is that, like any machine, they’re susceptible to wear and tear. This will lead to repair issues over time.
As long as you call in a repair as soon as possible, you can avoid incurring further damages or increases in your utility bill. Here are 6 repair issues you can look out for:
Common Causes of Furnace Air Flow Issues
Monday, February 11th, 2019
Air flow problems are particularly troublesome issues to deal with. That’s simply because they don’t often make noises or create erratic behaviors, so you may not even notice them when they first start occurring. In fact, most people notice these issues only after they receive a high heating bill seemingly out of nowhere.
Air flow issues can force you to run your heater much longer than you intend. Allow that to happen for several days out of a month, and you’ll see a heating bill to match.
If you notice lessened air flow from your furnace, call for furnace repair in Churubusco to get to the bottom of the problem. That being said, here are some possible causes:
How to Get the Most Out of Your Heating System
Monday, January 28th, 2019
When it comes to beating the winter, having a heating system in place is only half the battle. The other half? Making sure that system is running at its full potential.
Many believe that the key to efficiency is by using energy saving tactics. While that’s certainly true, what they forget is that you first need to make sure the system itself is up to par. Allow us to explain.
Mid-Season HVAC Safety and Efficiency Check
Monday, January 14th, 2019
The worst possible time for your heater to stop working is right in the middle of winter. But of course, as luck would have it, that’s often when we get most of our repair calls. Unfortunately, we can’t be everywhere at once, so a portion of our customers has to wait at the bottom of the list. That means they’re waiting in the cold until we can arrive.
We don’t want you to go through that if we can help it—and we’re pretty sure we can! By keeping an eye on your heater, you can prevent most problems from arising in the first place. As soon as you notice one of these efficiency-killers or safety issues, get it handled and you should be able to avoid most big problems.
How to Keep Your Heating Bill Low This Season
Monday, December 31st, 2018
Want to know the secret to keeping your heater’s energy bill low?
It’s all about taking care of your system. As long as your system is in tip-top shape from head to toe, there’s not much else you have to worry about. But for the average homeowner, they don’t always readily understand just how much of your system you need to keep in check. That’s why we’re going to break it down for you in this post.
3 Factors in Choosing a New Heater
Monday, December 3rd, 2018
With all the types of heating systems out there on the market, it’s no surprise that homeowners feel overwhelmed. They all boast several unique features, and some features might even overlap—it’s easy to feel like you could be missing out by choosing one system over another.
Instead, we think you should approach it from the other end: take some factors of heating systems into consideration and then let that inform you of what kind of heater is best. We’ll help you get started with three important factors in choosing a new heater.
Common Furnace Problems That Will Ruin Your Comfort
Monday, October 8th, 2018
As temperatures continue dropping in Indiana, many homeowners may wonder if their furnace will last them for the whole season. After all, it’s been nearly half a year since they started using their heaters consistently again, so we understand the concern.
We don’t recommend gambling on it, though! A quick maintenance check can easily uncover some hidden issues, many of which aren’t listed in this article. As for some of the more obvious signs that you can look into right now, you can look for:
Time to Get Your Air Conditioner Serviced!
Monday, April 9th, 2018
The weather is still comparatively cool here in April, and you probably haven’t had much call for your air conditioner yet this year. That’s going to change, however, and by the time the first hot day arrives, you’re going to need your air conditioner to function reliably, for days on end in some cases.
Naturally, no one wants their system to break down right in the middle of a heat wave, and a good repair service can move quickly to correct that problem if necessary. But we believe that it’s better to prevent the problem from starting in the first place than to deal with it after it’s already caused a lot of damage. In order to do that, you should schedule an air conditioning servicing session now, before the temperatures get much warmer.
Burners are a Key Part of your Heating System
Monday, March 26th, 2018Heating season is coming to an end for another year, and homeowners throughout the area will be powering down their heating systems in favor of their air conditioners. That makes now a good time to schedule a maintenance session and have a professional technician give your furnace a close look.
Among the most important components in any forced-air furnace is the burner array, which provides the heat that makes the furnace function. Any technician worth their salt will give the burners a thorough examination as part of every maintenance session. As a homeowner, it pays for you to understand a little more about how the burners work and what happens when they run into trouble.