Your home’s furnace is bound to experience some hiccups from time to time, and most of these changes in the system’s performance are mild. While you should still schedule prompt repairs, these malfunctions don’t pose risks to your health or safety.
There are, however, some furnace issues that do require immediate repairs. If you experience any of the following common repair problems, schedule emergency furnace repairs as soon as possible:
1. You Suspect a Carbon Monoxide Leak
It’s not always easy to recognize the need for furnace repairs. Even in the presence of a serious problem, such as a carbon monoxide leak, its early signs can be subtle and thus difficult to spot. If you don’t have a carbon monoxide detector, installing one can help you recognize the hazard before it affects you or your loved ones.
In particular, you’ll need prompt furnace repair service when you notice the unit’s pilot light is yellow instead of blue, as that indicates the presence of carbon monoxide. Just as it’s important to follow natural gas safety guidelines, knowing when to report a carbon monoxide leak can help you protect your loved ones.
The most common cause of a carbon monoxide leak is a cracked heat exchanger. A certified HVAC technician can determine whether you need a replacement heat exchanger or if the leak is coming from another source.
2. Heating Cycles Keep Tripping Your Circuit Breakers
If you notice that your system trips the circuit breaker with each new cycle, schedule immediate furnace repair. There’s a reason why your furnace is causing your circuits to overheat or overload, and if you continue to operate the system under such conditions, that overheating could lead to an electrical fire.
A technician can diagnose the underlying cause. Aside from a dirty air filter or leaking air ducts, common causes of tripping breakers include a faulty blower motor or a wiring short.
3. The Fan Keeps Running on a Continuous Basis
A blower fan that simply won’t shut off is, in fact, among the most common furnace problems. The fan should only kick on when the furnace runs a heating cycle since the job of the fan is to push heated air to your ductwork. When a furnace blows cold air, the underlying cause might be a constantly operating blower fan.
You’ll need to schedule furnace repair services for this problem, as the cold air your blower fan pushes out will keep the system from maintaining a consistent temperature. That, in turn, often results from a connection malfunction between the thermostat and the HVAC system. An HVAC technician can locate the source of the communication loss and repair it.
Trust the HVAC Experts With Your Furnace Repairs
You cannot ignore the importance of pre-season inspections for your furnace, either. A proper maintenance inspection includes an examination of the system’s electrical components, which will help you prevent emergency furnace issues that could keep your heating system from operating properly.
A little maintenance will go a long way toward improving energy efficiency and ensuring safe heating throughout the coldest months of the year, and Daigle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is here to provide comprehensive HVAC services to help you maintain your home’s systems year-round.
Our certified technicians can diagnose any furnace problem you’re experiencing. Our dedication to superior service and the high-quality parts we use ensure that our repair work is long-lasting and effective. Contact us to schedule service today!
