Dealing with heating problems in your home can be a great inconvenience making your environment feel uncomfortable, especially in the winter. In areas where colder climates and rainy weather are regular, having a functional heating system in your home is important.
However, heating systems can cease to function sometimes due to their old age or some other technical problem. Such problems can be solved by hiring heating and cooling professionals who know how to figure out the problem with your heating system and suggest a solution.
This blog post mentions the common problems a heating system can have and their solutions.
Issues With Pilot And Ignition Control
One of the most common issues with a furnace is problems with its pilot and ignition controls. Modern heating systems have these two configurations, and any problem with them can affect the heating system in your home.
If you turn your pilot on and the flame is yellow instead of a crisp blue, it means there is a problem with the heating system’s pilot. Similarly, a malfunction in your ignition control is also common. Sometimes, this problem can be solved by cleaning it. However, you might need to call a professional heating and cooling company to solve the issue in certain cases.
Noises Coming Out Of The Furnace
It is okay if your furnace is making some noise while running. But, if the noise is persistent and loud with continuous banging, there might be a problem with your furnace. The banging or sound of metal on metal can be because of a problem with a blower wheel. There might be a small issue or a broken motor mount. Whatever it is, calling a professional technician would be helpful in such cases since you might have to replace a few parts.
Dirty Filters
Dirty or clogged filters can also cause problems with your heating system. Choosing not to regularly inspect your furnaces filters can cause the system not function correctly and not provide you with enough warm air. Cleaning your filters periodically is important to make sure your system continues to work the way it’s supposed to.
Problematic Thermostat
Often, the thermostat of the heating system is the culprit behind irregular heating in your home. Both mechanical and electronic thermostats can cause problems due to various reasons. Dirt, improper location, and old batteries can be the reason for a problematic thermostat.
If you feel that your thermostat is not working correctly, try moving it to another location, away from heat. If it still doesn’t work, call a professional technician to check it. Other problems might be misread, like the temperature or misused settings, and a professional will be able to tell you what the problem is. They will be able to tell you whether it needs new batteries or needs replacement.
Strange Smell
If you smell something burning after turning on your furnace and it is persistent you might want to call in a professional. You might smell burning wire or a burning plastic-like odor. This might be because the internal system is getting overheated and is affecting other parts. In such cases, turn off the furnace and unplug it. Call an expert for this immediately to find out what the problem is and prevent further damage.
Final Thoughts
There can be many causes of problematic furnaces. However, most of them can be avoided by timely maintenance and keeping them in a healthy condition. If you would like to have your furnace checked before this winter, Nor-Can Heating & Air is your professional heating and cooling partner. Call us now for any HVAC service.
