If you are concerned that your gas furnace needs repair, you may be right. By knowing the signs of furnace failure, you will be able to repair your furnace before it completely dies. Here are a few signs that your gas furnace needs repair:
Has your furnace been inspected recently? If you have neglected your furnace for more than a year, it may be in need of repair. Your furnace should be inspected once a year so that a professional will be able to recognize needed repairs before they turn into something more.
Is there water around your furnace? If your furnace is pooling water, this is a sign that it needs repair. If your furnace is leaking, this is a sign that repair could be minimal, or it could end up being something larger if you ignore it. Call a professional immediately if you see water pooling around your furnace.
Do you smell gas? If you are smelling gas, your furnace is in serious need of repair. Shut down your furnace immediately, as you do not want any complications from the gas leak. It can be dangerous in many ways to have a gas leak in your home. Shut down your furnace and call an HVAC specialist immediately.
Cold air is blowing. If your furnace is blowing cold air, when it should be blowing warm air, this is a sign that it is in need of repair. This could be your pilot light or the thermocouple. These are both repairs that need to be handled by a professional, or else it can cause more damage to your system.
Your thermostat is no longer working. If it seems as if your thermostat has stopped working, this is a sign that your HVAC system needs repair. If you are always adjusting your thermostat, but it seems as if your system isn’t keeping your home warm, there could be electrical issues within the system. Always have a professional look at this as it could result in electrocution if you do not know what you are doing.
Your utility bill is on the rise. If your HVAC system is having trouble keeping your home warm, your utility bills will rise. If your system is running inefficiently it will cost you money. There are a few things that could be going wrong within your system, have a professional come inspect your system to help prevent any further damage.
TwinTech Heating and Cooling are leading experts in gas furnace repair in Whitby ON and the surrounding areas.
