A furnace is a piece of highly active equipment that requires regular maintenance. Filth and grime in your furnace may cause it to break down over time and possibly constitute a safety issue.
Whether you’re not sure if it’s time to clean your furnace, keep an eye out for the following signs:
1. You’re Having Trouble Getting and Maintaining the Temperature you Desire
It’s aggravating when your furnace isn’t doing its job to keep your house warm. You may have dirt and dust that needs to be cleaned if you experience any of the following problems:
- Some rooms are cooler than others, causing inconsistency.
- Your furnace isn’t maintaining the temperature you set on the thermostat.
- You don’t have any heat.
- It takes too much energy (and a lot of money) to get to your desired temperature.
2. The Furnace’s Strange Odor
Have you ever followed a strange odor throughout the house? It might be coming from your furnace, and a thorough cleaning could help. It’s probably time to clean the furnace if you smell rubber, smoke, or oil while your furnace is running. Allowing these odors to persist without cleaning might lead to a hazardous scenario.
It’s usual to smell dust while turning on the furnace, so don’t be alarmed. Just contact the experts of our heater repair in Katy, tx.
3. Flames of Yellow or Orange Color
Although many of these “signs” aren’t black-and-white, the color of your furnace’s flame is a good indication. The flame should be blue if your furnace is working correctly. If it’s yellow or orange, the gas-oxygen balance is skewed. It might be due to a clogged burner; thus, a thorough cleaning is required.
A carbon monoxide leak might be indicated by a yellow flame and any of the following symptoms:
- Your carbon monoxide sensor has sent you an alert (if you have one)
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
If you think there is a carbon monoxide leak, leave the house immediately and phone for help.
4. The Furnace Makes Strange Noises
Out of ordinary noises are a homeowner’s greatest fear. In the case of a furnace, though, a thorough cleaning may be all that is required. These sounds may be caused by clogged air filters, unclean burners, or a limited fuel supply:
- When you switch on the furnace, it makes a loud boom.
- Whistling or screaming in the presence of a running furnace
5. Indoor Air Quality Issues
When your furnace or ducts have dust, mold, or filth, it all goes into your air. You may realize that you need to dust more often or that your air has a musty odor. In the winter, you may have allergy problems. If this is the case, a simple furnace cleaning may help enhance your indoor air quality.
If you wish to avoid the problems described above, stay up with regular cleanings. We suggest getting your furnace cleaned by a professional from our furnace installation in Katy, tx, at least once a year. Just call Air Mechanic Services at (281) 220-9722.
