Is Your Heater Broken? What to Look For

As winter draws near, we're all concerned about our heaters and warm jackets!

Today we're going to look at the possible signs that may indicate your heater is broken.

It's not rocket science to find out the condition of the heater, but it may be difficult for an average person to understand what may be going wrong and how you can avoid it braking in the first place.

Possible Signs That Your Heater Is Broken and Needs Repair:

• Carbon Monoxide Alarm Keeps Alerting: Now this is a serious issue and can even be life threatening. This is the very first and last sign that your heater is in need of repair. Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless gas that comes out of a broken furnace. There is no other option than alarms to detect this deadly gas. If the HVAC system is in perfect condition, the gas thrown out by the system automatically causes no harm! But the gas collecting into the house is a big sign of heat breakage. If your alarm goes off, that should be enough for you to immediately leave your house and call a company to check up on the heater.
• It Doesn't Feel Like It's Warm Enough: Your heater may seem perfect from how it looks on the outside, but if it's not producing enough heat, then surely there is something wrong with the heater. It's possible that the heater belt is damaged or something is wrong with the blower! You should immediately call a technician to help you out.
• Unusual Energy Bill: The sudden hike in your gas bill may be a direct sign your heater is broken. The hike should not be the result of increasing prices or the weather change! Your bill increased suddenly because your heater began consuming more gas and working harder for the same task. This is alarming, and you should contact a repair company as soon as possible.
• Heater is Making a Weird Noise: The noise coming out of the furnace may be the sign of something broken inside. The same way we diagnose other machines when they make noise, heaters are the same. This is a another way your HVAC is telling you it's time to get checked out and make sure everything is okay.

We hope that by reading this article, you have learned how to spot the signs of a broken heater in your home. You should immediately call your technician or repair agency when you notice any signs that indicate your heater is broken.

These are just some possible indicators, but they can help you save yourself from being left out in cold weather without heat! If these issues sound familiar or if you need assistance with any other heating-related problems, please contact us today for prompt service. We always recommend getting your HVAC system serviced at least once a year to make sure it's safe and reliable for you during the winter months.