Recognizing the Most Common Furnace Problems

Keeping up with furnace maintenance is a good way to prevent many common heating issues from affecting your Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, home. Your routine should include an annual tune-up, frequent air filter changes, and testing carbon monoxide detectors. 

However, even with good care, your furnace might develop the common repair issues listed below. And if so, it’s best to reach out to a reliable furnace repair company:

Duct Leaks and Blockages

Dust and debris can block air as it flows through your ducts. Alternatively, air leaks result from rusted or loose ducts. In either case, if it has been more than a year since your last duct cleaning, now’s the time for service. A Pitcairn furnace repair company will clean your ducts and inspect them for damage and potential air leaks, likely revealing the problem behind your home’s poor airflow. 

Malfunctioning Thermostats

Pitcairn furnace repair services can also help you if you have a faulty thermostat. You’ll know if your thermostat needs service by observing your furnace’s performance. If your furnace won’t cycle normally,  even though your house feels chilly, the most likely reason is that the thermostat isn’t communicating with the furnace. If replacing the unit’s batteries doesn’t help, it might require calibration. 

If you know it’s time to replace an outdated or failing device, it’s best to upgrade to a smart thermostat. Newer devices use mobile apps to help manage energy usage, and you’ll also be able to use your unit’s app to monitor the status of its batteries.

Cold Air

If your furnace is blowing cold air, it’s important to call your HVAC technician right away. An issue like this generally occurs because of clogged burners. These fail to let enough fuel through the line to heat the air the unit pushes out. Keeping up with tune-ups in the fall can go a long way toward preventing this problem during the coldest winter months.

Don’t Give Pitcairn Furnace Repairs the Cold Shoulder

Hoffner Heating & Air Conditioning provides a full range of HVAC services that include furnace maintenance and repairs. We will diagnose and repair any change in your furnace’s performance to restore its safe and efficient performance. Contact us to schedule service as soon as you suspect a heating malfunction.