Oil Furnace Repair services

Not repairing your heater when you need to can have severe consequences. What can have equally dangerous consequences is not knowing when your heater needs repair.

Here are a few things to look out for that will tell you it’s time to call for heater repair:

Heat not being evenly distributed throughout your property

An increase in monthly utility bills without a change in energy use
House not getting warm enough

Loud, strange sounds like banging, scraping, or whistling coming from your heater

Leaking ductwork

Issues with your thermostat

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night cold? Probably. It’s likely you grabbed a blanket, pulled it tight, and went right back to sleep. However, in the dead of winter, an extra blanket may not be enough, and if your heater isn’t working or isn’t working properly, it will only become colder inside. Young children and the elderly are especially susceptible to cold temperatures, but that doesn’t mean healthy adults can’t succumb to the cold. The biggest two risks of a heater breaking down during a particularly cold night are frostbite and hypothermia.

Some signs of frostbite include:

White or grayish/yellowish skin
Numbness
Skin that feels firm or waxy
Some signs of hypothermia include:

Low body temperatures that affect the ability to move
Shivering and exhaustion
Memory loss
Slurred speech
In infants, bright red and cold skin

We mention these signs of frostbite and hypothermia not to scare you but to make you aware of the importance of acting immediately when your heater breaks or isn’t warming your home properly. There is also a very real possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning if the heater is malfunctioning. Aside from health risks, it is simply uncomfortable to have to bundle up inside your own home!

Proper heating system maintenance can prevent or postpone the need for heater repairs. That’s why your heater must be inspected and tuned up by a trusted heating contractor at least once a year.

Here’s an idea of what you can expect from a regular heater maintenance service call:

The HVAC contractor will cut the power to the heater so that they can work safely.

The contractor will check all the inner components of your heater to make sure they are all working.

The HVAC contractor will replace any worn-out belts, broken parts, and dirty filters.