We’ve told you about some of Fort Worth’s typical heating and furnace problems previously, but we’re back with a few more issues that could cause your heating system to break down in the middle of this miserable cold.
Lack of Maintenance
Not only does routine heating maintenance help your furnace run up to 30% more efficiently and extend the life of the equipment, it’s also demanded by most manufacturers to maintain your furnace’s warranty. For both of these reasons, you should definitely invest in routine furnace tune-ups. Catching small issues early can help keep them from becoming major (expensive!) furnace problems.
System Wear and Tear
If you’re running your furnace all winter long to remain warm, normal wear and tear on the components is to be expected – primarily in older heating equipment. Stress on your belts and bearings can cause the equipment to overheat or result in malfunctions with the fan motors, creating air flow problems.
Clogged Air Filters
If you use a conventional furnace air filter, you should be replacing it monthly. If you are not, it not only affects the air your family is breathing, the dirt and bacteria accumulation could cause air flow restrictions in the furnace equipment. This will mean your furnace has to work much harder to warm your home, possibly putting too much stress on the components and, in turn, raising your heating bills .
Thermostat Malfunctions
Your thermostat is the appliance that tells your furnace when it’s time to turn on and fill your home with warm air, and when it’s time to shut off. If the thermostat is not calibrated or working correctly, it could cause your furnace to turn on and off every five minutes, running all day long, or not kicking on at all.
If you have any issues with your furnace regarding these or other usual furnace problems, or want to get a tune-up to make sure your furnace is ready to keep you safe and warm all winter long, call Calverley Service Experts and 817-380-5647 today and we’ll make sure your furnace is functioning properly.