Some homeowners might assume it’s much too early to worry about their heating systems. But this is arguably the best time to focus on your furnace.
Scheduling a heating tune-up or repairs in early fall gives you the advantage of having a perfectly healthy system long before the temperatures drop. Here’s why you shouldn’t underestimate the power of proactive heating repairs.
Why Is Fall a Good Time for Heater Repair?
An underrated and often unknown benefit of scheduling heating repairs in the fall is the availability. HVAC companies aren’t nearly as busy as they were in summer or will be in winter. Securing your appointment now means you aren’t waiting out in the cold for them to finish up with another homeowner’s emergency visit.
Timely repairs also mean the repair is likely less expensive. This is because repairing something immediately prevents it from snowballing into a much bigger (and more costly) issue later.
Since there’s no better time to avoid a big problem than right before the time when you’ll use your heater most, fall is often the ideal season for scheduling heating tune-ups and repairs.
What Are the Signs You Need Heater Repairs?
Just because it’s a good time of year for heating repairs doesn’t mean it’s time for your heater repair. Know what to look for so you can call right away when you spot issues.
Strange noises, like banging or rattling, are a major tip that something’s wrong with your system. It’s best to turn your system off immediately and call a professional after hearing a strange sound.
There may also be inefficiencies with your system that reveal themselves through higher energy bills. Check last year’s bills and see if anything is obvious, especially if there was a major surge in cost without a corresponding increase in usage.
You might also smell something odd when you turn on your heater. This is potentially normal if it’s the first time you’re turning it on this season. Still, if it’s a smell that doesn’t go away or smells “off,” it’s best to stop using your system and call a professional for assistance.
Why Should You Schedule Furnace Repairs Now?
Properly maintained systems are also safer to operate. Your heater has likely been lying dormant for months, so you don’t necessarily know if there’s anything wrong with it. And if there’s damage to one component of your system, it’s more likely that it’ll eventually create a domino effect that could lead to some scary results.
One of the most frightening problems is a carbon monoxide leak. Carbon monoxide is a potentially deadly gas. It’s also odorless and colorless, so you won’t know if your system is leaking without an alarm. Even then, the gas can make you sick or even cause death within a matter of minutes.
Scheduling a timely repair means you’re keeping yourself and your loved ones not just comfortable, but safe, too.
Get Your System Diagnosed and Fixed Today
You have the power to prevent a small issue from becoming a winter emergency. If you need prompt, quality repairs, contact the team Air Repair Pros today to schedule services with an HVAC expert.
