{"id":550,"date":"2020-01-27T11:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T16:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/?p=550"},"modified":"2020-01-23T11:19:10","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T16:19:10","slug":"watch-for-signs-heater-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/watch-for-signs-heater-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch for These Signs of Heater Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Watch-for-These-Signs-of-Heater-Problems-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman-looking-surprised\" class=\"wp-image-552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Watch-for-These-Signs-of-Heater-Problems-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Watch-for-These-Signs-of-Heater-Problems-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cheeksac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Watch-for-These-Signs-of-Heater-Problems.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Wouldn\u2019t it be nice if there was a heating system that never experienced problems? Unfortunately, this will never be the case. Let\u2019s face it, natural wear and tear is always going to be a factor, and eventually, you will need heater repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn\u2019t\nmean, however, that you can\u2019t take steps to mitigate how severe these repair\nneeds will be! Scheduling maintenance, for instance, is the #1 way to avoid\nheater emergencies. It also increases the lifespan of your heating equipment\nand helps the system work more efficiently. Our techs are able to fully inspect\nyour system during maintenance, so we can alert you to small repair needs\nbefore they grow bigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What if you\nneed repairs between maintenance sessions, though? Is there any way for you to\nknow? Yes! Watch and listen for the following signs, and if you notice them,\ngive our team a call. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cool Air Coming from Vents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some symptoms of a failing furnace or heat pump\nthat can be fairly subtle. But a heater blowing out cold air is not one of\nthem! You could be looking at a fuel combustion problem, or maybe even a leak\nin the air ducts to a particular area of the home. Whatever the case, you\u2019ll\nneed to have your system repaired to restore functionality and efficiency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sudden Increase in Heating Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should expect to see higher energy bills this time of\nyear, as you use your heater more and more. What you shouldn\u2019t expect, however,\nis to be paying a lot more than you were this same time last year, or more than\nyour neighbors are paying. If you find this to be the case, it\u2019s a sign that\nsomething is causing your heater to work inefficiently, and you may need\nrepairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The System is Short-Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a sign you should listen for, rather than watch for.\nShort-cycling describes the process an HVAC system goes through when it turns\non and off in rapid succession, never fully completing a heat cycle (or cooling\ncycle in the case of an air conditioner). Short-cycling wears down on your\nheater faster than normal, and can be caused by a number of factors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burning Smells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s natural to detect a slight burning odor when you turn\nyour heater on for the first time during the season. It indicates that dust is\nburning off of the burners and other interior components. What\u2019s not normal,\nhowever, is if that smell persists. This can be dangerous whether you have a\ngas-powered system or electric furnace or heat pump. Be sure to give us a call\nright away if you notice a persistent burning smell coming from your heating\nsystem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unfamiliar Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re talking about anything from buzzing\u2014indicative of an\nelectrical short or problem\u2014to clanging or clicking. Clanging can mean a\ncomponent is loose while clicking can indicate a crack in the heat exchanger,\nthe latter of which is a very dangerous problem to have as it can expose you\nand your family to harmful carbon monoxide gas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align:center\"><strong>For expert services for your <a href=\"\/service-areas\/roswell-ga-air-conditioning-heating-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">heating in Roswell, GA<\/a>, look no further than DC Cheek Heating, Cooling &amp; Plumbing. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\">Contact us<\/a> today and see to it that your heater is \u201cFixed, at the Speed of Life!\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What if you need repairs between maintenance sessions, though? Is there any way for you to know? 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