3 Reasons to Take Care of Furnace Issues Right Away

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When the weather outside is frightful these days, your home’s furnace is what keeps things so delightful. Still, even if you’re diligent with maintenance, furnace issues can and will eventually rear their ugly heads. You might think that a few minor problems are not a big deal, and if your furnace is making some odd noises here or there, you can address them after the next cold spell.

But the reality of the situation is that furnaces can break down in some expensive and dangerous ways. Ignoring some seemingly harmless furnace problems can be more problematic than you think.

Here are three key reasons why you should never shrug off potential trouble with your furnace:

 

Malfunctioning Furnaces Can Be Hazardous

 

As most furnaces rely on gas to create heat, there’s always the risk of several scary scenarios, the most harmful of which is a gas leak. Providers put chemicals in natural gas, namely sulfur, to give it an unpleasant odor similar to rotten eggs.

Catching that smell tells you that gas is leaking somewhere, and you need to get the issue addressed immediately. Leaking gas can cause symptoms including nausea, headaches, blurred vision, difficulty breathing, and chest pains. Most frighteningly, a gas leak can lead to an explosion.

Another problem with furnaces burning gas to supply warmth is that the combustion process creates carbon monoxide (CO). Normally, that’s a gas that is well-sealed inside the furnace, but if it leaks, it can cause similar (and worse) symptoms to those listed above.

There’s no odor or color to CO, which makes it even more of a threat. Homeowners must rely on detectors to become aware of a CO leak and vacate as soon as possible.

 

Furnace Repairs Can Be Costly

 

Furnaces rely on a series of interconnected parts, each with an essential function. When one fails, the whole furnace is unable to do its job. More than that, the failure of one part can start a chain reaction, leading to the failure of others.

If a furnace’s heat exchanger breaks, for instance, it prevents a proper heat transfer and thus cannot create warm air. On its own, that may not be a massive problem, but seeing as furnaces typically run in winter, freezing temperatures can cause condensate pipes to freeze. If the safety mechanisms that shut off the furnace in such an event are also malfunctioning, the entire unit can suffer catastrophic failure.

Catching problems early can prevent such a domino effect. Hire a qualified tech to run some furnace maintenance so you don’t end up needing to pay for a furnace replacement.

 

Well-Maintained Furnaces Are Efficient Furnaces

 

As furnaces age, they become less efficient, but you can slow down the process. When furnaces show signs of inefficiency, such as constant power cycling to try to maintain temperatures, address them to keep the system from a downward spiral. Worn-out parts, blocked vents, and dirty combustion chambers all cause furnaces to use up more energy to provide the same amount of heat, causing your gas bills to go up.

 

Get Expert Maintenance and Furnace Repairs From Complete Climate Services

 

Your home should be a warm, inviting environment in the winter, and furnace issues shouldn’t change that! Keep your furnace running in tip-top shape with maintenance and repair work from Complete Climate Services. We’ll inspect, clean, test, and make sure your furnace is ready to face the winter’s coldest temperatures. Call Complete Climate Services today to schedule service!

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