Top Signs That Something Is Wrong With Your Furnace

2 December 2015
Categories: Construction & Contractors, Blog

As a homeowner, it is very important to make sure that you are doing everything that you can in order to keep your furnace in good working order. To help you do this, you will need to check out the following signs that may indicate that there is something going wrong with your furnace. This way, you will have a chance to call in a professional HVAC technician before it is too late.

Noticeable Banging Sounds

There is nothing wrong with noticing an occasional sound coming from your furnace. In fact, many furnaces will give off a small sound when it cycles back on to produce more heat. The problem is when the sound becomes much more noticeable, even so much so that you are able to hear it over the loud chaos of the day. The loud banging sound could be the result of its motor starting to lock up. You might even begin to notice that the sound will begin to get louder and happen more frequently until the furnace stops working altogether.

The Pilot Light Is Not Blue

A properly burning pilot light should always be nice and blue. If it is not blue and is instead yellow, then you most likely have a problem that is very serious in nature. The yellow pilot light flame should be a clear indication that the fuel is not burning clean. You should be concerned about carbon monoxide that could now be leaking into your home, as this is a very toxic gas that can be deadly. The gas is colorless and odorless so if it is suspected that you have a carbon monoxide leak, you need to turn off the furnace and leave the house. Allow a certified HVAC technician to inspect and repair your furnace before you turn it back on.

There Is A Delay In Engagement

Your furnace should kick right on the moment you turn it on or turn the thermostat up past the current temperature of the home. If you notice that there is a significant delay in engagement, such as a few minutes or longer, you will want to contact a reputable HVAC service technician for a repair. There could be a problem with the wiring of the furnace that will need to be checked out as soon as possible.

With those few things in mind, you should have no trouble figuring out whether it is time to call in an HVAC company, such as Mechanical Energy Systems.

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