As autumn trickles away and we get closer and closer to winter—and have our heat on more and more of the time—it’s the perfect time to review the signs of a heater that needs repair. Most of us only pay attention to the heater when it’s broken. But if we can be aware of small symptoms and catch problems early, it can make the difference between a quick repair now and a total breakdown later in the season. And you definitely want to avoid having no heat in the middle of a January night in Connecticut!
Here are several symptoms you can watch and listen for. If you experience any of these, schedule heating repair right away to avoid a bigger problem developing.
While you’re enjoying the beautiful weather and foliage of autumn in Connecticut, keep in mind that the heating season is just about here. If you haven’t had to turn your heat on for a cold night just yet, you will soon. And when you do, you want that heat to be reliable. We hope you heeded our advice and scheduled your heater maintenance so you can be aware of any concerns before you require heat. But even if you did, it’s important to be aware of the signs that indicate your heater needs repair. 
When your furnace starts up to run a heating cycle, you may notice some noise. This noise is normal and not a call for concern. Older furnaces tend to be a bit noisier than modern ones, as newer models are designed to run quietly.
Sometimes, you might have a heating repair need and not even know it. It’s something that we see happen all too often with the homeowners that we work with. We see it often when we come out to perform maintenance checks in local homes. The problem with this is that letting a repair issue lie dormant means that you’re letting the issue grow worse with time. We want to help you with these services.
Troubleshooting a heat pump is always a challenge for homeowners due to its all-around function. Heat pumps work pretty differently than traditional air conditioners, and hence it becomes a tall order to identify why it is not pumping the hot air (or cold air in summer).
Winter has begun, and the temperatures have dropped considerably in states like Connecticut. In chilly mornings and nights, a working furnace feels like a true blessing with its comfy warm air. However, that entire cozy feeling can vanish into thin air if the same unit starts blowing cold air.
One of the major advantages of heating your home with a boiler is that they require less maintenance in general than the other widely used central heating systems—heat pumps and furnaces. The main reason for boilers needing less maintenance and repairs than other heating systems is that they have fewer mechanical components.
Unlike other HVAC systems, your ductless system works year round to keep you and your family comfortable by cooling or heating your home accordingly. Of course, the last thing then that any homeowner would want to deal with is a faulty ductless system. However, the need for repairs is inevitable, so it is better to plan ahead and expect the unexpected.
Jack Frost isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, and while he’s around, you need a reliable furnace to keep you warm and cozy inside your home. By now, you may have noticed some signs that suggest your furnace is in trouble, and if this is the case, it is important to schedule your repairs. Sure it may already be March, but ignoring a faulty furnace is certainly not the best option.
