Temperatures are only just beginning to cool down, but you will need your furnace more consistently as we approach winter. If you’re already beginning to notice signs that something is going wrong with your furnace, it’s a good idea to schedule service sooner. Keep reading to learn some of the signs that can indicate your furnace needs some professional attention.
Then give our team a call to schedule your furnace repair in Beaverton, OR. We can help with all of your furnace problems, big and small. Even if you’re not sure exactly what is wrong, we can troubleshoot and make sure your furnace is in the best possible shape for keeping your home warm all season long.
Bad Odors
Your furnace should never smell bad. If it does, something is wrong with the way it is operating. The only time your furnace may smell bad is when you very first turn it on for the season. The bad odor you smell may be musty or stale due to air sitting in the system over a period of months since the last winter season.
That odor should go away fairly quickly and will not persist past about 20 minutes or so. Any other bad odors coming from your furnace warrant professional attention. Keep in mind that gas does not always have an odor, so don’t rely on smelling an odor to identify a gas leak. Instead, invest in carbon monoxide detectors if you have gas service at your home.
Difficulty Starting
If it seems like your furnace is struggling to turn on, it very well may be. You’ll notice that your furnace struggles through the beginning of a heating cycle. It may make persistent noises or try to start up for longer than usual. Ideally, your furnace turning on is a smooth and simple process. Any signs of difficulty starting up should be assessed by one of our heating experts.
High Energy Costs
Unusually high energy costs are another red flag when it comes to your furnace operation. You should have a pretty good idea of how much it costs to keep your home warm over the winter season. Of course, the temperature outside and the way you set your thermostat inside can definitely affect the amount of energy used during any given month.
However, if you don’t have any particular changes that could affect you energy bill, high costs can point to furnace problems. It’s possible that there’s a problem you’re not even aware of yet, and it’s causing your furnace to work harder than it usually does to heat your home.
Uneven Heat
Inconsistent heating across different areas of your home is also a red flag to watch for. Heat is supposed to be dispersed evenly around your home, with each room maintaining approximately the same temperature.
If one or more rooms is significantly warmer or cooler than the rest of your house, there are likely problems with the ductwork. While this isn’t an issue directly with your furnace, the attached ductwork does have a large role to play.
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