Winter Heating Problems to Look Out For

During the winter months, our technicians at Anderson Air Corps commonly receive repair calls for certain furnace heating issues. A furnace is used in homes around the world to provide the much-needed heat source as the temperature begin to plummet in the winter months. There are common issues that can take place within a furnace that will see you have less heat in the home. Below are a few of these issues to help you learn what to look for when your furnace system starts to act up.

Failed Ignition Switch

If your furnace is not turning on, you may have a failed ignition switch. If you have a gas furnace, there are two components that are used to start up and generate the heat in the home. The pilot light will ignite when the flow of natural gas in the burner assembly activates. The heat will continue to burn as the home requires heating. If the assembly is not cleaned on a regular basis with heating service, the unit can become clogged and the ignition will refuse to ignite. The pilot light can break down and the unit will need to be repaired to ensure proper operation.

Issues with the Air Handler

An air handler is used in a furnace system to circulate air throughout the home as it operates. The air handler is basically a motor with a fan attached. The air handler has to be oiled on a regular basis to ensure that friction is reduced on the motor. The bearings can wear out and this can cause a loud sound to come from the furnace system. If the bearings are not replaced or oiled as needed, the air handler can burn out after overheating. This can be a major repair that takes time and has a high cost.

Cycling Heat

When you have a dirty or clogged filter, or an issue with the blower, you can have inadequate air flow in the home. Your furnace can start to turn on and off when this happens, causing cycling heating in the home. If you check the filter and blower and do not have an issue, it could be that the thermostat is faulty. You will need to have our technicians come out to your home to inspect the unit. We can help to determine the issue so that your unit will be operating effectively in no time.

Inconsistent Temperature

If you find that your furnace is operating continuously and is still cold, you may have a draft in the home. When you have a draft, such as a door draft or leaky window, you can experience a heat loss. This can also happen if you have insulation that is damaged in the home. When this happens, you must check for drafty spaces. Any issues must be repaired to ensure your unit is able to operate effectively without losing any heat, saving you money to keep the home comfortable.

Carbon Monoxide

When you have a furnace in the home, you must also be aware of carbon monoxide. This gas can be emitted from a furnace system and can cause issues with your health. Known as the silent killer, carbon monoxide can result in major health issues or even death. The gas is odorless, tasteless and colorless. If you have an older unit, you will be more at risk. Be sure to have carbon monoxide alarms installed and allow us to provide quality maintenance service on your system to ensure that unit is operating under safe conditions.

Care For Your System

Overall it is important to care for your furnace system. Any heating problems should be taken care of with furnace repair, which our technicians at Anderson Air Corps can provide. Contact us today to learn more about the HVAC services we can offer your home.

Anderson Heating And Cooling

Here at Anderson heating and cooling we feel that it is very important to recognize our team of highly trained technicians because if it weren’t for them we would not be where we are today and neither would cooling systems. They are what keep air conditioning systems improving because they are able to develop new ways and techniques to cool homes while saving money.

We offer many different services here and would be more than happy to have you as a customer. Our team here at Anderson is highly trained and has the knowledge to help you fix whatever problem you may have concerning your air conditioning system. To schedule a service or to just get some more information about air conditioners just give us a call.