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Perhaps the most important part of maintaining the furnace in your Fort Payne, AL home is scheduling timely repairs. When your furnace starts making loud noises, emitting strange smells, short cycling, or refusing to ignite, it’s important to get professional help. Knowing some of the most common issues among these heater types makes it easy to identify the need for HVAC service.
Thermostat Troubles
The good news is that some of the most common furnace problems are also the least costly. For instance, if you turn your furnace on and nothing happens, you might assume that your heating equipment is broken. Often, failure to turn on is the result of an incorrect thermostat setting. Rather than toggling your thermostat to “FAN,” make sure that it’s in the “ON” or “AUTO” position.
It’s also important to have this device installed in a central, neutral location. If your thermostat is too close to your stove, a window, or another heat-generating appliance, it won’t be able to read your indoor temperature accurately.
Airflow Issues
Dirty HVAC air filters also top the list of most common furnace problems. You should inspect your furnace filter monthly, and change it whenever accumulated debris is so thick that light can no longer pass through it. As per furnace manufacturers, filter changes should occur every 30 to 90 days.
Heat Exchanger Problems
Many furnace manufacturer warranties cover limited parts for up to 10 years following installation. However, coverage for furnace heat exchangers can last as long as two decades. The heat exchanger is where combustion gases go to have their heat extracted. If you have an aging or worn heat exchanger with cracks or other structural imperfections, your furnace might not turn on at all. This is a preventative measure to keep carbon monoxide (CO) and other harmful emissions from being released into the indoor air.
We proudly serve Fort Payne, AL and the surrounding communities. Our clients can count on us for superior cooling, heating, and indoor air quality services. We also offer blower door testing, duct cleaning, and Wi-Fi-enabled thermostats. To schedule an appointment, call Bryant’s Heating & Cooling now.
