5 Common Signs Your Heating System Needs a Repair

As temperatures begin to cool in Wesley Chapel, Florida, you’re likely relying on your furnace or heat pump to take off a bit of the edge on those cooler mornings or evenings. As autumn’s briskness becomes winter’s chill, you want your heating system to provide comfort in your study in the afternoon or your snug bedroom as night falls. Being vigilant for issues such as odd noises, short cycling, and decreased output can help you identify the signs that your heating system needs a repair.

Odd Noises

Are you hearing banging, grinding, gurgling, or hissing noises coming from your heating system? While various problems can cause these sounds, odd noises aren’t something you want to ignore.

Grinding sounds could suggest that certain components in your furnace or heat pump are failing and need replacement. If you have an older home that relies on a steam heating system, banging sounds can signal that cooled water is not draining properly and the hot steam is having trouble getting past it. Hissing sounds could signal a leak in your heat pump’s lines. As soon as you notice these sounds developing, call a heating contractor to have your heating system serviced.

Strange Smells

Upon turning on your home heating system for the first time, you may notice a strange smell of burning dust. Wait a few minutes for the odor to dissipate. If the burning smell is still present, turn off your heating system and replace the air filter. If after replacing the air filter the smell does not subside, turn off the heating system and call one of our HVAC technicians.

Frequent Short Cycling

A short-cycling furnace turns on and off every few minutes. While a malfunctioning thermostat can trigger the short cycling, problems with your HVAC system’s compressor can also result in short cycling.

Short cycling is more than a mere annoyance; it’s a major problem you don’t want to ignore. If allowed to persist, short cycling can result in unnecessary wear and tear on the components of your furnace or heat pump while it’s operating. It can also cause your system to run more often and inefficiently, which can result in increases on your home’s utility bills.

Decreased Output

Do you find yourself constantly adjusting your thermostat, but you still find areas of your home that are cooler than others? Decreased heating output could signal that your home heating system isn’t operating properly.

As a furnace or heat pump ages, various components that make up the system may ultimately fail due to age and operating lifespan. When these components fail, you’ll want to call an HVAC company so they can isolate the malfunctioning components and make the necessary repairs.

Clogged or dirty filters can also be one of the reasons your HVAC system is not functioning correctly. A clogged air filter can impede the flow of air through the system. Regularly changing the air filter helps promote the free movement of air.

Gas Leaks

Gas leaks are something every member of your household should learn to recognize. If you see gas or water on the ground around your furnace or smell unpleasant odors coming through the vents in your home, turn off the heating system immediately and give us a call. You also want to make sure you and your family members leave the home, as leaking gas can cause headaches, nausea, and other health issues.

Along with gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning is a serious concern. As an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas, carbon monoxide can make you sick and be fatal in large doses. If you suspect you or other family members may have been exposed to carbon monoxide, seek medical attention immediately.

Nuccio Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is proud to say that we have decades of experience in the HVAC industry. When your furnace or heat pump isn’t functioning correctly and you suspect that your heating system may need a repair, call one of our service technicians as soon as possible at 813-961-7895.

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