If your heating system isn’t working properly, it can be inconvenient and even dangerous. You may have to choose between turning up the thermostat or wearing a coat indoors. Before you consider repairing or replacing your system, you should first check to make sure it isn’t just temporarily broken. Run a professional inspection of your system before attempting repairs or replacements yourself. If your heating system is in need of repair or replacement, here are some things to consider before spending money on repairs or buying a new system:
Your thermostat is the control center for your heating system. It tells the heating system whether you want heat or not. If your thermostat is reporting that the house is too cold, then the heating system is broken. You can fix this by adjusting your thermostat or by replacing the thermostat entirely. If the thermostat is broken, but the heating system is otherwise working properly, then you should replace the thermostat. If the thermostat is working properly and the heating system is broken, then the thermostat is reporting the wrong information and needs to be replaced.
If your heating system is not working, but the thermostat is set to a temperature that would be warm enough to heat the house, there could be a problem with your ductwork. If your ductwork is leaking, the air that should be heating your house is escaping through the leaks. You should shut off your heating system and have a professional come in and check your ductwork for leaks. If you find a leak, you should repair it as soon as possible.
If you smell gas in your home, there could be a leak in your gas line. You should shut off your gas supply and call a professional to inspect the line. If there is a leak, it can be dangerous and should be repaired immediately. If you smell gas but don't see any leaks, you should shut off your gas supply and call a professional to inspect the line.
If you smell water in your home, there could be a leak in your water supply line. You should shut off your water supply and call a professional to inspect the line. If there is a leak, it can be dangerous and should be repaired immediately. If you smell water but don't see any leaks, you should shut off your water supply and call a professional to inspect the line.
If your heating system is not working, but the thermostat is set to a temperature that would be warm enough to heat the house, there could be a problem with your electrical wires. You should shut off your heating system and have a professional come in and check your electrical wires for problems. If you find a problem, you should repair it as soon as possible.
If your heating system is not working, but the thermostat is set to a temperature that would be warm enough to heat the house, there could be a problem with your furnace. You should shut off your heating system and have a professional come in and check your furnace for problems. If you find a problem, you should repair it as soon as possible.
If your heating system is not working, but the thermostat is set to a temperature that would be warm enough to heat the house, there could be a problem with your air conditioner. You should shut off your heating system and have a professional come in and check your air conditioner for problems. If you find a problem, you should repair it as soon as possible.
Before you commit to repairs or replacement, check your system to see if it can be repaired. If not, you should replace your system. If your system can be repaired, you should repair it before it breaks down again.
We recommend service be performed once a year at a minimum, especially before winter. Some people have their HVAC units serviced spring and fall to prepare for the coming heat of summer or in the fall to prepare for winter. Proper maintenance will prolong the life of your HVAC unit.