Overview Of Heating Systems – Furnace Repair

While both heat pumps and furnaces can heat a home, a furnace works a bit differently. A furnace operates by burning oil or natural gas or even both. The warm air is distributed throughout your home, and the air is usually warmer than if you had a heat pump. While furnaces do not beat heat pumps in terms of efficiency, furnaces are equipped with fewer moving parts and have a reputation for being more reliable. This means there are fewer possible breakdowns when it comes to using furnaces. Furnaces use a burner, heat exchanger, blower, and flue in the production of heated air.

What Types of Repair May Be Needed?

As there are fewer moving parts in furnaces than there are in heat pumps, it means fewer repairs may be needed. The types of repair necessary could possibly involve the burner, heat exchanger, blower, or flue. Don’t ignore these potential indications of issues:

  • Not enough heat being produced could be caused by clogged air filters or even thermostat issues.
  • Abnormal and strange sounds from the furnace could indicate an issue with the mechanical parts of the furnace system. The burner could be clogged, the blower motor may be experiencing issues, parts may need to be lubricated, or the blower belt may be damaged.
  • If the furnace runs continuously, it could mean parts need lubrication, the blower motor needs maintenance, or the filter may need to be changed.
  • If you find that very little air is flowing, it may point to a clogged air filter or clogged ductwork. In addition, it could be related to a thermostat setting.

These are just a few explanations of why your furnace may not be working as it should. Be sure to call the professionals at A/C Masters to check your furnace if you are experiencing these possible concerns.

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How Do Furnace Repairs Come About?

All machines eventually experience the need for repairs. Are there ways to prolong the life of your equipment? Yes! However, if regular maintenance is neglected, the need for repair and even replacement can creep up sooner than expected. Repairs may be more common if the air filter isn’t changed out in a timely manner. It’s suggested the furnace air filters be changed about every three months. If the furnace filter has not been changed in a while, you may have noticed issues such as increased dust around the home, unpleasant odors, and continuous running of your furnace. If you have a large number of household members, smoke inside, or have pets in your home, you may even need to change the filter more regularly. In addition, neglecting maintenance may cause mechanical parts to become less efficient and break down.

What Can I do to Avoid the Need for Furnace Repairs?

HVAC professionals as well as the heating and cooling experts at A/C Masters recommend having your furnace serviced once per year. During this service, moving parts are checked and lubricated, the furnace is cleaned, the thermostat is checked, electrical connections are tested, and drains are inspected in case of any blockages. Which time of the year should you have it serviced? Aim for the fall season. That way, you’ll know going into colder weather that any possible repairs have been made and your furnace is in top working order. You won’t need to worry about it during the season in which you need your furnace the most! 

Homeowners should keep the area around their furnace clean and free of any debris, change air filters regularly, and just be aware of possible indications explained above which may point to your furnace experiencing any potential issues. If you do experience any trouble with your furnace, here is what we suggest homeowners check on first:

  1. Check to make sure the thermostat is on and set to heat
  2. Make sure no breakers are tripped in the electrical panel
  3. See if the set temperature is higher than the room temperature
  4. If your furnace uses gas, make sure the red disconnect switch is on

If you are still experiencing issues after checking on these few things, don’t hesitate to contact A/C Masters.

A/C Masters Qualifications

You can trust the professionals at A/C Masters to get the job done. With over two decades of experience in the Hampton Roads area, we service all sorts of HVAC equipment. Yorktown, Hampton, Newport News, Williamsburg & Gloucester residents, give us a call today. We look forward to helping with your heating repair needs. 

Brands We Service

The heating and cooling professionals at A/C Masters are ready and happy to assist in the repair of your furnace as well as other types of machinery to make sure your family remains comfortable and safe within your home. Contact A/C Masters, and we’ll work with you to get your equipment repaired in a timely manner. A/C Masters carries the following brands, however, we do service and repair any and all brands:

A/C Masters Service Areas

With our exceptional expertise and dedication, we are committed to ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of our valued customers across these regions. Trust A/C Masters for all your heating, cooling, and ventilation needs in the Virginia Peninsula!
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