You and your heater have finally made it through the coldest parts of the year. But after so much work, your heating system is likely in need of a little professional care and attention to keep it healthy. Indeed, it’s best to schedule heating repairs and maintenance now, even with warm weather just around the corner.
Three common signs that you’ll need to call a heating repair company before spring is in full bloom are as follows:
1. Hot and Cold Patches Throughout Your Home
If only some parts of your home are reaching your desired temperature, that’s a good sign that your system is having trouble. It could be something as small as a malfunctioning thermostat that needs a few simple tweaks, or it could mean you need more involved heater repair, possibly even a replacement.
In any case, your system shouldn’t be struggling to heat your home, so it’s best to call a professional to determine the issue and get it fixed now before you forget and run into issues next winter.
- Strange Noises and Smells Coming From Your Heater
Whether you’re hearing banging and clunking sounds coming from your heater or catching a whiff of what you once thought was singed dust from turning your heater on for the first time this season, both are clear indicators that something’s not right.
The issue could stem from any number of things, which means it’s best to have an expert come in and assess your system’s performance. Remember to turn your heater off, too. Certain sounds could be indicators that the unit is dangerous to use until you call for proper heater repair.
3. Higher-Than-Average Energy Bills
Pay attention to how much you’ve been spending on heating costs over the past few months, and ask yourself how your spending compares to previous years. If you’re noticing an upward trend, your system might need optimizing.
The culprit could also be any of a handful of other factors, like abnormally low temperatures or insufficient insulation. Nevertheless, these still contribute to wear and tear on your system, which will ultimately cause you to need premature heater repair. A maintenance visit will help better diagnose the problem at hand and make it easier to find the solution.
You might consider holding off since the cold season is wrapping up for the year, but scheduling your maintenance now ensures any issues — not just elevated energy prices — do not get worse. It also means you’ll have a heater with improved performance the minute the temperatures drop, which can still happen in spring!
Call All-Temp Heating and Cooling for Professional Heating Repair Today
If you’re wondering whether repairing a heater is in your immediate future, we recommend scheduling a maintenance appointment to determine the performance status of your system and its components. Doing that will ensure you can go into spring feeling fully confident for whatever it throws your way. Call All-Temp Heating and Cooling now to learn more or schedule an appointment!
