Of all home systems, furnaces often tend to be forgotten. But the truth is, like any other part of your home, your furnaces need to checked every once in a while. One of the most important things for you to do as a homeowner is to take care of your home, which of course is an investment. And keeping the furnaces in good condition at all times is one of the ways you can take care of that home.
Wondering when the right time to repair your furnaces is? Well, read on. This post highlights some of the telltale signs of a broken or faulty furnace.
- Ridiculously high utility bills – This is the first sign that will tell you that something is wrong with your furnace. As much as utility bills are expected to be higher during the cold season, your electricity bills should not be too high during the not-so-cold seasons. If the bills are high, then it’s time to call in a HVAC technician and get your furnace repaired.
- Weird noises from the unit – A furnace unit that is in good condition does not make any noises. So if you start hearing some weird noises from the unit, it is time you had it checked. There are high chances that when a furnace unit is noisy, some of its parts are worn out and need urgent replacement and when that is the case, only a professional HVAC expert can help you make good repairs and get rid of the noise.
- A yellowish flame – Although this is a sign that a great majority of people ignore most of the time, a yellowish flame means that your furnace unit is faulty. A clean and safe gas mixture will bring up a blue flame. So, if your flame is not blue but yellow, then that means that there is a problem with the gas mixture. It could be because of carbon monoxide presence in the mixture but whichever the case, it is important that you call in a United Trades furnace repair specialist for inspection and any necessary repairs.
- Flames taking too long to ignite – This is a very noticeable sign unlike the color of the flame. So, (please) be keen when igniting your flames. If you sense that the flames ae taking too long to ignite, then have the furnace unit checked as soon as possible. The gas pipe may be clogged making it impossible for the flame to light with ease.
- Lastly, if you notice any leaks from your unit gas line – Gas leaks are the worst and most dangerous signs. If you notice a leak in your line, contact your furnace repair experts immediately and stay away from the scene. As a matter of fact, avoid anything that could lead to an explosion like flames and matches. At the end of the day, when there is a gas leak and a flame reaches the leak, the explosion will be a total disaster that might even claim your life and the lives of the people you love and care for.