THINGS THAT CAN GO WRONG WITH YOUR FURNACE

We all had our fair share of central heating issues which are sometimes avoidable and sometimes not. Symptoms of faulty furnaces can be spotted right on but there are a few signs that are not obvious. Have you encountered any of these faulty HVAC warning signs?

• Loose grip/locks that are randomly opening or closing
• Latched door that will only open with great force
• Weird banging, whistling sounds or noises
• Cold or hot extremities with strange air drafts
• Dust particles are visibly in excess and condensation manifests
• Burning, Dusty and rotten egg smell is overwhelming
• Increasing Energy Consumption
• Medical cases get prevalent like headaches or respiratory diseases

If the above mentioned symptoms are manifested, consider the help of a skilled professional to fix this problem or to prevent future issues with your faulty furnace.

COMMON FURNACE PROBLEMS

BAD AIRFLOW, LEAKY DUCTS

Duct works are major headaches with many HVAC systems. Picture it like this: the heart of your whole heating system is the HVAC while the veins that distribute the flow of much needed air are your ducts. If these ducts are blocked or leaking, then the whole system will have adulterated airflow. Because of these adulteration in the duct work causing disbalance in the system, you might find noticeable hot or cold spots in some parts of your abode.The solution to this is for you to make use of HVAC aluminum tapes or mastic sealants as gap and crack seals to the reachable sections of the duct work. We also highly recommend Aeroseal Duct Sealing – a service that Turners Service Co. offers in the Manassas VA area.

STRANGE SMELLS

Smell something odd? Does it smell like sulfur or rotten eggs? Do a swift sweep in the rooms on the source of the bad odor. Aside from the kitchen or comfort rooms that overwhelmingly smell bad, you might consider this to be a gas leak along your ductwork. If it’s a suspected gas leak, immediately turn off your heating system and do necessary evacuation preparations after you call your local utility company.

Does it smell dusty? Your furnace’s filter might be defective. If the problem still subsists, do a quick call to your local HVAC technician to troubleshoot the problem.

Does it smell like rubber or melting plastic? That could be an electrical problem caused by overheating electrical or heating components. Immediately cut off the power supply to your furnace straight from the breaker box and ring up your HVAC technician

WEIRD NOISES

There are many reasons why your heating and duct system is making those weird noises. Once you hear weird grinding, banging, whistling or other strange sounds, don’t hesitate to ring up your HVAC technician.

IT DOESN’T TURN ON

Sometimes, furnaces that don’t turn on is caused by a power problem.Your HVAC system should be checked if electricity is flowing by turning the furnace fan “ON” or “AUTO”. If nothing happens, then the simple inference is that no power is going to your furnace.

Once you’ve deciphered that there really is no power, check your circuit breaker switch that is turned “OFF”. You will do a procedure of resetting your breaker by turning it OFF all the way before turning it back on.

If still, it doesn’t turn on, ponder on the things that would trigger automatic shut off in your system.

FILTHY AIR FILTER

The accumulation of dust and foreign objects in your air filter could pose a serious problem like hampering the flow of air in your central HVAC system. As an effect, you’ll have higher energy consumption as more effort is exerted in circulating air across the system. That’s why it is always a good idea to check on these filters every 30 days but not longer than 80-90 days.

VENTILATION OBSTRUCTIONS

A clogged air filter is one problem while an obstructed vent is another. We suggest a thorough inspection in the side vents of your home. You might want to give special attention to those PVC pipes and exhaust pipes. Ventilation obstructions, if not removed the soonest would cause system malfunction and could even lead to hazardous exhaust fumes like carbon monoxide.

As you check, you might notice two types of vent pipes. The first one you see is for fresh air intake while the other vent is for exhaust gases. As a minimum, a five-foot clearance should be maintained. Make sure there is no snow, ice, nests or other objects around those vent pipes before you turn the furnace on.

We’ll have you forewarned though that your pipes should never be altered or adjusted without the supervision or help of an  HVAC professional.

Some other indicators of ventilation problem involve condensation in your windows that is in excess and along your HVAC equipment. Also, make sure that you have that carbon monoxide detector installed and make it a point to check that every month. Check out this OC Safety Report for tips on maintenance and location guidelines.

If the above options fail, a quick call to a reliable HVAC technician is a must to help you with your heating and cooling system’s problem.

Call 703-361-0816 to schedule a time for your furnace repair or maintenance.

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