Preparing for Summer

It is extremely important to make sure that you are well aware of the clues that indicate that you need professional furnace repair services. The longer a furnace is malfunctioning without the needed repairs, the more likely it is that you could wake up one morning in the freezing cold. To help prevent that from happening, check out the following clues for furnace trouble:

There's An Odd Smell Coming From The Furnace When It's On

You might be familiar with a slight burning smell when you first turn on the furnace for the winter season. That's usually nothing more than a small buildup of dust that collected inside the furnace over the summer. The smell is usually gone in a few hours or a day. If you start to smell something different and at other times than when first turning on the furnace after summer, you will want to contact an HVAC company.

There Are Startling Noises That Are Worrying You

Call for an inspection and possible repair of your furnace if you are starting to hear noises that you are unfamiliar with. Those noises might be the result of a bolt or two coming loose or there could be a broken part. The HVAC contractor will be able to figure it out in no time for you. Until they arrive, you might want to stay elsewhere so the furnace can be turned off. You do not want to risk making the issue worse by allowing the furnace to run inefficiently and you do not want to be a risk of starting a fire if the issue is dangerous.

The Heat Isn't As Hot Anymore

If you are not able to get the air coming out of the furnace to be as nice and hot as it used to be, despite how high you turn up the thermostat, you will want to consult with an HVAC technician. They will be able to diagnose problems with the furnace or the thermostat and have your home toasty warm again in no time.

Even if you are not really sure whether there is an issue with your furnace or you are just concerned that there might be, you will want to spend a little time searching for the ideal HVAC contractor to hire. You want to have them inspect your furnace and let you know what repairs need to be completed or whether it just needed some maintenance. Remember, as the weather gets colder and colder, many HVAC contractors find themselves to be rather busy. This is why you will want to call for an inspection and possible repairs to your furnace as soon as possible. 

For more info, contact a local company like STA SO COOL HVAC.