4 Signs of Imminent Furnace Repair

You shouldn’t wait for your furnace to stop working before considering furnace repairs. Furnaces will generally give you hints that they are not working at optimal efficiency. Unfortunately, you may have become accustomed to the warning signs and figure that everything is great when it is not.

It can get cold here, and you don’t want your furnace to be barely working when winter hits. Let’s look at four signs that you may need furnace repair in Fort Collins, CO, before the cold season takes over your home.

1. Loud Noises

Depending on the model and the location of your heater unit, there may be some regular noise, but when a loud thumping occurs every time the furnace turns on, there’s a problem.

Banging when the furnace starts or stops could be a problem with the ducts. If they’re not secure, then they can cause damage to themselves and the surrounding structure.

Groaning and whining are signs of impending mechanical failure. It may just be a popping duct or something simple, but it could also be the blower, which — if not repaired — could leave you without heat and a large repair bill.

2. An Increased Utility Bill

If you’ve lived in your home for more than a year or two, you should know your heating costs. If your bill has increased substantially, it could be a problem with your furnace.

Blockages in ducts, neglected filter changes, and mechanical issues can all force the furnace to work harder to provide the same level of heat, and that increased work will be apparent in your utility bill.

3. Cold Spots

Cold spots throughout your home are an indication of the furnace not working properly. The air isn’t circulating properly, or the ducts aren’t getting the warm air to the required vents. A simple furnace repair in Fort Collins, CO, can make sure your heat reaches everywhere in your home. 

4. Strange Odors

If you only smell the odor when the furnace is on, you may have a problem with the furnace or something in the vents (or both.) Moisture in the ducts can create mold. The furnace overworking or an electrical issue can create burning smells, and a gas smell is never good.

If you notice any of these signs, you likely need a furnace repair in Fort Collins, CO. Turn to MGI Mechanical Services for all of your  heating repair needs.