{"id":868,"date":"2023-01-30T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=868"},"modified":"2023-04-05T16:15:15","modified_gmt":"2023-04-05T23:15:15","slug":"how-to-avoid-heater-repairs-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/how-to-avoid-heater-repairs-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Avoid Heater Repairs This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1200583189_800x533.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1200583189_800x533-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"mother-and-daugher-on-couch-with-cat-staying-warm\" class=\"wp-image-869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1200583189_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1200583189_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1200583189_800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>California\u2019s mild climate means the heating season is short compared to other areas of the country. But when it does get cold, you want to be able to depend on your heating system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we\u2019re always available for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/hvac\/heating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heating repair in Concord<\/a>, CA, the ideal option is to not need to call us for repairs in the first place. To avoid unexpected and problematic heater repairs during the time when you need your heater most, follow these tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Know the Signs of Potential Issues<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can depend on your heater to let you know when it\u2019s struggling to do its job! Call us if you notice any of these signs that indicate your heater needs to be checked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Strange noises<\/strong> such as banging, hissing, shrieking, booming, or screeching<\/li><li><strong>Unusual smells<\/strong> coming from the heater such as the smell of rotten eggs, sulfur, or formaldehyde<\/li><li><strong>Uneven heating<\/strong> of the rooms in your house<\/li><li><strong>Lukewarm heat<\/strong> coming from the vents and a failure in your home\u2019s ability to reach the desired temperature<\/li><li><strong>Increased utility bills<\/strong> with no correlation in usage<\/li><li><strong>Short cycling<\/strong> where the furnace turns off and on in a short period of time without completing a heating cycle<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Change the Filter on a Regular Basis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an easy maintenance task that homeowners can do themselves. During the heating season, you should be cleaning or replacing your heater\u2019s filter every 1-3 months. How often will depend on a number of factors such as how many people are in your household, if there are any smokers, how many pets you have, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changing the air filter is incredibly important because it helps your heater run more efficiently. The air filter\u2019s job is to keep the dust, dirt, and dander floating in the air of your home from entering the heater\u2019s internal parts.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the filter isn\u2019t changed, it\u2019ll become clogged which makes it harder for air to flow through the heater. It\u2019s been proven that heaters that have their filters changed regularly last longer because it reduces wear and tear on the system and helps it achieve peak performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Don\u2019t Overwhelm the System by Cranking the Heat Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you want to heat your home, you don\u2019t want to wait long. You\u2019re cold and you don\u2019t want to be. Some homeowners mistakenly think that turning the heat past the desired temperature or \u201ccranking it up\u201d will heat the home faster. Unfortunately, that\u2019s just not the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cranking the heat up won\u2019t heat the home faster. All it\u2019ll do is make the system work harder and longer. If your system is already having issues or struggling with performance, over-taxing the system is less than ideal. You don\u2019t want to push your heater past its breaking point and have it break down entirely!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Schedule Furnace Maintenance<strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you didn\u2019t schedule heater maintenance in the fall, doing it now mid-way through the heating season is better than not doing it at all. Your heater will benefit from maintenance any time of year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning is your trusted resource for heating services. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/contact\/send-a-message\"><strong>Reach o<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">u<\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hometownheatingandair.com\/contact\/send-a-message\"><strong>t to us today!<\/strong><\/a> <strong>Your comfort is our business.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California\u2019s mild climate means the heating season is short compared to other areas of the country. 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