When you're thinking about furnace repair services in Whitney, you really need to understand the kinds of problems that can occur. Each has its own type of expertise required to make the repair right. For instance, a good number of the calls we get are for thermostats that have gone rogue. Thermostats that are just plain broken, or set to the wrong temperature (don't laugh, it happens!) can lead to some pretty inefficient heating and a couple of surprise energy bill spikes. Another problem that's common in some aged furnaces is with the blower motor. If the motor's not working properly, the furnace might be running ON, but the air might not be going WHERE it needs to go. That's a problem, and obviously, that's WHY you would need to understand specific repair needs: to know WHY the furnace isn't working the way it should and to know whether or not YOU can fix it or should call a pro.
Another common problem has to do with the ignition system, where faulty components like a pilot light or electronic ignition need attention if a total heating system failure is to be avoided. If a furnace tends to cycle on and off with greater frequency than usual, there's a good chance that the fault lies either in the igniter itself or in the burner settings. Failing either one of these parts can cause apparent (though actually harmless) overheating of the furnace due to excessive flame temperatures, and that could easily be misinterpreted as signifying a need for more fuel rather than less. On the flip side, a furnace that's in great shape but has an ignition that isn't working well will run inefficiently and/or will not run consistently. This, in turn, could easily cause the furnace to run hotter than it should, leading to overheating, which isn't good for either the furnace itself or for the building's occupants.
To understand what repairs might be necessary for your furnace, it's essential to know not just the age of your unit but also its maintenance history. Old furnaces may experience frequent problems, resulting from the wear and tear that accumulates over time. They might have some parts that are simply no longer up to the task. The heat exchanger in your furnace might be cracked, for instance. If that were the case, it would be possible for poisonous carbon monoxide to come seeping into your home, which could make you and your family very sick, or even kill you. Regular inspections by certified professionals can help in safely operating this critical heating equipment and in locating any problems before they become real safety hazards. Those inspections will find any cracks or serious safety problems and fix them before you have a chance to even notice they exist.