Winter temperatures have started fading out, and in fact we’ve had a couple days in recent weeks where you may have already used your air conditioner. That doesn’t mean our heating systems are quite done doing their jobs yet, though. With our nights still in the 40’s, it’s important that your heater functions as well as it should.
You may be wondering, “but with warmer weather right around the corner, should I really be concerned about my heater?” If it’s exhibiting any operational problems, then yes—you should. Unfortunately, neglecting any Millcreek, UT heating repair service needs you may have can be detrimental to your heater, no matter how far into spring we may be. Just because you aren’t using your heater daily anymore doesn’t mean you should let the issue go, no matter how seemingly minor it may be.
What Type of Repair Issues Might I Face?
In order to know when it’s time to give our team a call to schedule repairs, you’d first need to know that a problem even exists. Listen and watch for the following symptoms to know if it’s time to call in a pro.
- A banging, groaning, or whining noise is coming from the heater.
- The system is not efficiently heating your living space even when the thermostat is up.
- Your energy bills are higher than average despite comparable use to last year and comparable use to your neighbors.
- Your gas-powered furnace’s pilot light is burning yellow.
- The furnace struggles to stay on.
- The heater keeps running without cycling off.
What Causes These Issues?
There are a number of factors that can lead to heating system malfunction. In fact, the issue may not even be with the actual heating system at all, but rather with the thermostat. Even if this is the case though, no problem should be ignored. In fact, thermostat problems warrant a repair call even more, considering that you are going to need it to function properly when the cooling season begins.
Other potential heating repair issues that could crop up include breached or damaged ductwork, clogged air filters (be sure to change yours every 1-3 months), electrical faults, or mechanical faults within the heater. Ignoring these issues can cause them to worsen, so it’s best to manage them as soon as they arise. This could make the difference between a small repair now and a much larger and costlier emergency during the next heating season.
Avoiding Heater Issues
In a perfect world, you’d never have to deal with heating system repairs—but simply put, this is unrealistic. Not every problem can be avoided, but there are certainly ways to reduce your heating repair risks—namely, by scheduling routine maintenance for your heater.
During your professional maintenance appointment, our technicians will thoroughly inspect and clean the system, making adjustments to it as needed. At this time, we’ll alert you to any small repair needs so that you can handle them sooner rather than later, ensuring that your heater continues to function and effectively and efficiently as it should.
A clean heater is one that functions well. Over time, dust and debris settles on the coils and other inside components of your heater, which decreases its efficiency. This emphasizes the need for annual (or bi-annual, if you have a heat pump) system maintenance.
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