Wouldn’t it be great to have the whole family over this year for Thanksgiving, so you can truly focus on what you’re grateful for? This is entirely possible, and the closer the holiday gets, the more excited homeowners are to cook some delicious food, share in some holiday traditions, and warmly embrace their loved ones. However, this might not be possible with furnace problems.
We want to be clear that the furnace is one of the most important pieces of your home comfort. Without it, temperatures would drop, your home would be uncomfortable, and it might not be the center of love and holiday spirit that it usually is. That’s why we think, as your professional HVAC experts, that noticing the need for furnace repair early is the best way to avoid this from happening.
Let’s talk about how to tell if you need furnace repairs in Gloucester County.
It’s maintenance season! Whether you’re switching the heat pump from cooling to heating mode, or you’re just dusting off your old furnace for another reliable winter of cozy comfort, maintenance is a must! Many homeowners in Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Sea Isle City believe that maintenance is an additional “optional” service that can sometimes come with a heater purchase. While we understand where that sentiment comes from, it’s unfortunately not very accurate.
Cooling season is coming to a close, even though it’s taking its sweet time. And heating season won’t be here for another few weeks. This is precisely the reason why some people love the fall, we get a brief period of time where temperatures are mild and we don’t even need our HVAC systems! It’s the perfect time to go check out some fall foliage, take that last hike of the season, and save money on your energy bills.
You might be happy with the fact that temperatures are finally starting to warm up, but forgetting about your heater is the last thing you should be doing right now. Your heating system, like it or not, is going to be required for next winter, and even the winter beyond that. So, if there’s a problem with your system now, it’s not going to go away and will likely get worse over the months where your system sits collecting dust.
Furnaces are powerful machines. In recent years, many models are beginning to increase their efficiency and durability to unprecedented levels. This means they’re consuming less energy, breaking down less frequently, and lasting for longer. That’s great news, right?
Winter can be hard. This year is especially hard with a global pandemic and so many other related hardships for the folks in our area. The least we can do is help your heater work the way it should and promptly address any problems. The only issue with this sentiment is that many homeowners don’t know enough about their heaters to call us!
Winter is in full force and by now you’ve probably noticed some strange things about your heater. You might have realized that it’s struggling to do its job. Or perhaps it’s not cooling certain rooms where you spend a majority of your day. Your bills are only getting higher as you keep it on longer and try to get every last degree of heat out of the system that you can. What gives?
There’s a phrase we hear all too often in this industry: “Well, it works, doesn’t it?” This phrase is our kryptonite because it can be the difference between a decent heating system and a heater that’s in terrible need of repair but suffers from neglect.
We talk a lot on this blog about the importance of professional service. Sometimes, especially in regard to heating problems, there’s just nothing you can do as a homeowner that won’t risk safety, further damage, or the voiding of your warranty. The HVAC industry is a place where professionals are becoming more and more important, and you can’t just call an amateur that works for a few bucks an hour.