It never fails. You need heating repair in the middle of the winter months when your family is cold. That is when the system goes off, leaving your cold and frustrated. The good news is that home furnace and heat pump repairs that occur in the middle of the winter are not hard to get fixed. Additionally, many of the most common problems can be treated right away without a lot of cost. To get your system back up and running the way it should, contact a professional to handle your problem immediately.
The Thermostat
One of the most frequent reasons to call for heating repair does not have to do with the furnace itself. Rather, it is the thermostat that is causing the underlying problem. When the thermostat stops working, this can make it seem like the motor or heater itself is not working properly when that is not the case. Rather, you may just need to replace it. This can cause no heat to occur, no fan to run and comfortable problems.
Air Flow Limitations
Another common cause for problems has to do with the amount of air flow coming through the system. Air flow is a necessary element because it helps to keep the system working. If anything is clogging the ductwork, vents, or fan belts, this can stop the entire system. It can also cause overheating in the system. When this occurs, it can damage the motor and other components of the system. Those with limited or no heat often have these problems.
Clogged Filters
One of the causes of air flow problems is actually one of the most common reasons technicians need to come to the home. This has to do with clogged filters. Filters help to prevent dust and debris from entering into the motor and fans area. However, they can become clogged with so much debris that air cannot flow through it. Replacing them every month during peak usage is often necessary. If it has been a long time since the last time you replaced the filters on your system, have a professional do the work for you. This will allow the technician time to inspect the components of the system that could have been affected by it.
Heating repair is not something to put off, either. The longer you are running a system that is not working properly, the more damage is possible in the long-term. In addition, consider using preventative maintenance plans so that a professional can come to your home on a regular basis to ensure your system is working at its best. When it does, it allows the system to last longer while also keeping your energy costs lower.
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I would definitely second the suggestion to check the air flow of the heating system. Our system seemed to be getting less and less effective earlier this winter, until we decided there was a problem. It turned out to just be a filter that needed to be replaced and then things worked great. We felt silly that it was something so simple and we took so long to do something about it.
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Thanks for sharing these home heater problems! The heater in our home stopped working yesterday, and I’d like to at least diagnose the problem before looking for someone to fix it up. I’ll be sure to check the thermostat and air flow; I know that the air filters aren’t the problem. Hopefully this will help me know exactly what the issue is!
Recently I have been noticing that my heater isn’t working like it used to. It would be really great if I could figure out if I have any of these problems that you list. It might actually just be that the thermostat isn’t working. Now I just need to have someone come and look at it to see if this is the problem. Thanks for the great post, it was really helpful!
Recently I have been noticing that my furnace isn’t working as well. It seems like there isn’t very much air coming out of the vents, which probably means that something is clogged in the duct work. I would really like to be able to get someone to come and look at my furnace to see if this is the problem. Then I can be sure that there won’t be any damages to my motor, and the heater will be working again. Thanks for sharing more about furnace repairs.
I always thought that the only home heating repair had to do with the furnace itself. It’s interesting that air flow limitations can be a cause for problems as well. Thanks for the information! I need to make sure that my home has proper air flow. I think we might be lacking in that department.
You’re right about how important it is to have enough air flow coming through my air vents to heat my home. It helps that you pointed out that clogging in my ductwork, vents, or fan belts can prevent my system from working properly. My heater didn’t seem to be working very well during the winter, so I should check if my ductwork or air vents are clogged so that I can know to clean them out. Thanks for the tips!
These are some great ways to make heating more efficient. I hadn’t ever thought that the thermostat would be problem. I wouldn’t like to blame the furnace or something when it’s just the thermostat.
I think that it would be a good idea to have your heater maintained before the winter months come in. If you were to start winter without checking your heater it would be very expensive if you had to get it fixed during those winter months. Like you have explained there are a lot of things that can cause the heating unit to malfunction.