With the warm weather you are using your furnace less and your air conditioner more. Even though you won’t be using your furnace much longer it doesn’t mean to ignore the issues it may have now. Spring is one of the best times to have your furnace repaired because you typically wont be using it so repair will not interrupt comfort. Another reason to fix the furnace in spring is the fact that it isn’t busy season for the HVAC technicians yet so we will be able to get you in without a wait vs waiting until the cold of winter to need a repair. Here are some common issues that should be fixed sooner than later.
You want to get uneven heating issues solved. If some parts of your home feel cooler than the thermostat reads it should you might have some underlying issues. Some of the causes of uneven heating can be air handler issues, sizing issues, or the furnace could be shot cycling. You need a trained professional like the ones at Bartlett Heating and Air to come inspect your furnace and figure out the issue and fix for you on the spot.
If you have issues with your igniter you need to have it taken care of now. Your burner has a few jets that run along it and they are all supposed to light up when the furnace kicks on. If this is not happening you need to have a trained technician remove and inspect the burners. Common issues with the burner is it tends to get dirty and needs a simple cleaning. You could also have gas flow issues, valve issues, or corrosion. These are all things that a trained technician can diagnose and fix for you.
If you have weird odors coming from your furnace or ducts they need attention. Any weird smells coming from the ducts should be checked out. The smells could be caused by a motor getting ready to go. They can also signal broken vents that are letting stale air in. You could have a dead animal in the ducts that needs to be removed sometimes. If you haven’t had your ducts cleaned, there could be excess dirt and bacteria built up inside that needs to be cleaned out and sanitized.
These and any other furnace issues should be fixed right away. Waiting could potentially cause more damage to other parts of your HVAC system in turn costing you more money. Getting the furnace fixed right away makes sure it will be ready for you come the next winter. Speaking of next winter, if you haven’t have your furnace clean and checked this past fall, now is a good time to get that done. Have the technician look it over and clean it out now instead of waiting until this next fall. Bartlett Heating and Air can come fix and inspect your furnace for you so give us a call today!
