{"id":563,"date":"2021-03-29T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=563"},"modified":"2022-07-28T14:17:30","modified_gmt":"2022-07-28T21:17:30","slug":"dont-neglect-these-potential-end-of-season-heating-repair-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/dont-neglect-these-potential-end-of-season-heating-repair-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Neglect These Potential End-of-Season Heating Repair Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wintertime weather is on its way out, making way for the warmer temperatures we\u2019re used to this time of year. However, with us still using our heaters for at least a little <\/em>while longer, it\u2019s not quite time to forget about them. But, do you know if your heater will make it through the rest of the chilly nights you need it for? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your answer to this will heavily depend on whether or not your heater needs repairs. If your heating system is struggling a bit, or if you didn\u2019t have maintenance done last fall, then you should really schedule repairs sooner rather than later. Otherwise, you risk a breakdown now, or even next fall when you go to turn it on again. But, how do you know for sure if your heater needs <\/em>repairs? Fortunately, there are some pretty clear indicators you can watch and listen for. Read on as we uncover what they are! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Odd Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a furnace system, you\u2019ll likely hear a little bit of noise coming from it during operation, regardless of what kind of shape it\u2019s in. But loud and ongoing noises are not normal, and shouldn\u2019t be ignored. If you hear excessive clicking as the system shuts down after a cycle, it could be the sign of a damaged heat exchanger, for example. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other noises you should be alert to include rattling,\nscreeching, and hissing. If you have a heat pump system, the same rules apply.\nIn fact, heat pumps are generally pretty quiet systems so if yours is making an\nunfamiliar sound, it\u2019s definitely time to call us for an inspection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odd Smells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An acrid or slight burning odor is somewhat normal at the beginning <\/em>of the heating season. This is\nbecause as your heater cycles on for the first time, the dust that has settled\non the coils and the vents has to burn off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You really shouldn\u2019t smell anything burning at the end of\nthe season, though. This can be indicative of electrical wires burning, or\nsomething else within the system. This requires an immediate inspection for\nyour safety and the health of your heater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of Warmth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a pretty clear sign of a problem, yet near the end of the season, homeowners tend to ignore it. \u201cI\u2019m not going to need my heater much longer this season anyway, I\u2019ll deal with it in the fall!\u201d is a common thing we hear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem is, the lack of warmth can be a problem with a\ncomponent that\u2019s shared with your air conditioner, such as your ductwork or\neven your thermostat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Higher-Than Average Heating Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are your energy bills a lot higher than they were this same\ntime last year? How about compared to what your neighbors are paying for\nsimilar use? If so, then it\u2019s a sign that something is working inefficiently,\nand it could very well be your heater. Don\u2019t settle for high costs without\ncomfort\u2014call us to see if you need repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning<\/a> for professional heating service in Danville, CA<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Addressing heating repair needs now sets you up for success for next fall when you need the system again. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[111,106],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/563"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=563"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/563\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":789,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/563\/revisions\/789"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}