Heating & FurnaceInfo ArticlesFurnace Repair in Charlotte

November 23, 2015by Sophie The Dog

Furnace repair is often necessary during the winter months. Furnaces are complex machines with many working parts. If any one of these parts stops working, your furnace will fail to heat your home and possibly stop running altogether. As homeowners in Charlotte where it can get cold in the winter, not many of us know much about how our furnace works and the possible problems that can occur. It is important to have a reliable HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) company to call if your furnace does have a problem so that you won’t be left in the cold for long.

Some common furnace problems:

  • Low Air Flow. If you are experiencing low air flow or an insufficient amount of air coming from your vents, there may be a problem with your furnace. The first thing to do is check all of your filters. If filters are clogged with dust, dirt, or pet hair it impedes air flow into and out of the furnace. When your furnace cannot pull in sufficient air, it will be forced to work much harder than normal, which can result in high energy bills due to inefficiency and can even cause your furnace to wear out faster and break down. Simply replace your dirty filters with clean ones and see if you notice an improvement. If you are still experiencing low air flow, you may have a more serious problem that requires an HVAC Charlotte NC specialist.
  • Uneven heating. Do some rooms feel warmer than others? This is a common problem with furnaces in wintertime. Sometimes this is a result of the aforementioned low air flow problem. Again, try replacing your filters. If the problem persists, it may be due to ductwork issues or a furnace that just isn’t working efficiently due to an internal problem. Parts may be wearing out, there may be a lack of sufficient heating fuel supply to the combustion chamber, or it may just need a thorough cleaning. In this case it is best to consult a professional heating service.
  • Loud or unusual noises. Have you been hearing different noises, or more noise in general, coming from your furnace? This may be due to loose or worn out parts that may need to be tightened, repaired, lubricated, or replaced. It can also be an indication that your furnace is working too hard to heat your home and needs a tune-up. The best thing to do in this case is to turn off your furnace to prevent any further damage and schedule service with an HVAC technician.
  • Pilot light goes out. Older furnaces may still have a pilot light that stays lit throughout the heating season. The pilot light is a small gas fueled flame that ignites the heating fuel for combustion (the process of burning fuel to create heat). This pilot light can go out, causing the furnace to stop producing heat. The pilot light can easily be relit, following the instructions for your furnace. If the pilot light goes out repeatedly, you may have a more serious problem that needs to be addressed by an HVAC technician.

Replacement may be the right choice

These problems may be easily repaired by a professional heating and air company. But they may also be an indication that your furnace needs to be replaced. If your furnace is older than 8 years and you experience any of these problems, you should consider replacing it. A new furnace will be significantly more efficient and save you money on your monthly energy bill.

Prevention is possible

You can prevent a lot of furnace problems simply by scheduling maintenance every fall. Maintenance involves inspecting, cleaning, and repairing the many parts of your furnace. It keeps your heating system running efficiently and helps you to avoid emergency repairs. Patterson Heating and Air Conditioning offers Comfort Guard Protection Plans that not only provide furnace repair in Charlotte, but air conditioning repair as well. Comfort Guard Protection Plans provide preventative maintenance for your whole HVAC system. Schedule maintenance or call (704) 288-4535.

 

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