Signs Your Heating System Needs Repair

Signs Your Heating System Needs Repair

Be on the lookout for signs that your heating system needs repair to stay ahead of a total system breakdown or other costly repairs. It is not pleasant to be without heat during the winter months.

• Strange odors, especially when you first turn your system on
• Loud operation, such as banging or rattling.
• Heating inconsistency throughout your house
• Energy bills that are higher than the average

If you notice heating system problems, act quickly. Prompt attention to your heating system will safeguard your home and property and help you avoid costly repairs.

How to handle a sudden stoppage of your heater

If you wait too long to address these problems, the heater might suddenly stop functioning. If this happens, there are a couple of things you could try before the repair guys arrive. This is how to handle a heater that suddenly stops functioning.

You first need to establish the root of the problem.

• Make sure your thermostat is set to heat. Perhaps the thermostat was not set correctly.
• Check your thermostat batteries. You might need to change the thermostat's battery.
• Does the furnace still work? Grandma may have forgotten to turn the furnace on in the first place. Make sure you turn on the furnace switch, which is usually located in the cabinet of the furnace.
• Check the circuit breaker. Make sure the circuit breaker has not tripped.
• Verify that the fuse is on the main switch. Ensure the furnace power is off in the first place. Check whether the fuse has blown or not. Replace the fuse according to the manufacturer's directions if it has blown.

If you do all these and nothing works, you might need to contact a heater repair expert quickly. This is especially the case if the heater turns off after you've noticed the signs we've discussed above.