There are few things as irritating as being cold and not being able to warm up, especially in your own home. When you’re used to being able to adjust the temperature of your atmosphere to your liking with a few clicks or button pushes, it can be very frustrating to find that you’re still chilly hours later. You don’t want your heater to go kaput, especially with chilly weather around the corner, but it happens to even the most intentional homeowners.

If you’ve tried troubleshooting, but aren’t sure where the issue stems from, how to approach a DIY fix, or just want to be sure that you won’t have to mess with your heater again this season, it might be time to contact an HVAC expert to take a look. There are several things that can go wrong with even relatively new heaters, but thankfully most issues can be avoided by planning yearly maintenance check-ups for this preferred comfort.

One Of The Most Commonly Replaced Parts: The Capacitor

Unless you’ve had past experience with your home’s furnace, you may not recognize immediately what a capacitor is. The capacitor is a large battery appearing box that tells the furnace to turn on once the furnace’s thermostat gives it the go-ahead. It is a vital component of the furnace, providing a consistent electrical current flow that enables the blower to force heated air throughout your home.

These signs may point to a faulty capacitor:

  • No power at all when turning up your heat
  • Clicking noise coming from your furnace
  • Humming sounds from the blower portion of your furnace
  • Burning smell coming from the furnace or any vent in your home

While a worn out capacitor may not be the reason you notice any of these issues, it is generally a good place to start troublehshooting. The capacitor can be a relatively easy fix if the issue is caught early on and before any damage comes as a result of trying to overuse a furnace with a bad capacitor.

Poor HVAC Maintenance And Upkeep

A lack of attention to the furnace is typically the main reason you might need to have an HVAC expert out to your home. Too often, people assume that just because something is working means it is in good shape. When it comes to your home’s heating system, that is not necessarily the case. A faulty furnace can continue to work, even if inefficiently, which will cost you way more money in the long run than paying for an HVAC inspector to come out once a year to give your furnace the go-ahead.

Paying attention to how quickly your furnace reacts to being turned on and how well heat seems to circulate throughout your house is a great place to start, but scheduling yearly inspections is key to making sure you stay on top of potential issues. It’s always better to be proactive and protect your investments, such as a furnace, than reactive and end up having to purchase a new one because your original came down with too many issues.

Thermostat is Basic Or Having Issues

You might be tempted to think the little box on your wall that makes your house warmer or cooler doesn’t hold much stake in the game, but in reality your thermostat has just about everything to do with a furnace that does or doesn’t work. Your furnace could be in excellent, functional condition, but if your thermostat is on the fritz, your entire furnace is null. It may not be telling your furnace to run as long as it should, to push out enough warm air or even starting and stopping sporadically. This is known as short cycling and is a main culprit to your furnace overworking. Short cycling can usually be repaired by replacing the thermostat, saving you much frustration as you transition into the winter months.

Ducts Are Too Small Or Dirty

Beyond wondering if a dirty duct will force dirty air to come into your home, a small or dirty duct can have other implications as well. If the duct is too dirty, it may clog up the air filter, restricting air flow and preventing warm air from getting into your home. If your ducts are too small, dust and dirt will build up more quickly and will need to be cleaned more frequently. By staying ahead of your dirty ducts you’ll be able to relax, knowing that there isn’t anything holding your warm air back when the weather turns cool.

Residential and Commercial Heating Repair In Burleson

If it’s been a few years since you’ve had your furnace inspected or perhaps you’ve never had an inspection, now is the perfect time to schedule one before the weather gets any cooler. Superior AC & Heat in Burelson are the go-to experts in all things HVAC. Our team has been keeping furnaces in great working order and preventing customers from having to unnecessarily purchase new furnaces for years. Give us a call today at 214-679-8725 to set up your evaluation.

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