When your furnace refuses to start, the thought of DIY furnace repair in Richmond, British Columbia, can appear extremely overwhelming.
However, if you discover you need help from a heating and cooling pro in Richmond, British Columbia, Refrigeration Systems Ltd. is here to assist you! We service most types and brands of heating systems and also offer emergency furnace repair.
If it’s time for a new heating system instead of repair, Refrigeration Systems Ltd. also delivers energy-efficient furnace installation in Richmond, British Columbia.
While you’re chatting with us, think about a regular furnace maintenance plan that may support you with avoiding unnecessary repairs and increase your system efficiency. We can inform you on how often your furnace should have a scheduled maintenance visit from one of our certified pros.
How do you know if your home needs heating repair? Read our straightforward guide below.
8 Warning Signs Your Home Needs Furnace Repair
1. Some zones of your home are stubbornly cold.
Your furnace should provide warmth to your entire home. If it’s not and some areas in your home are too cold, call one of our HVAC technicians for furnace maintenance or repair.
2. Your home’s energy bills increase suddenly.
If you aren’t really using your furnace more, but your home heating bills are rising much more than they should, it could be that your furnace is struggling and needs repair.
3. Loud sounds come from the furnace.
All home comfort systems make some noise, but if your furnace starts to make weird noises—especially grinding—it’s a sign you need it examined by an expert.
4. Your heating system constantly turns off and on.
Called short cycling, a furnace that is continually starting and stopping instead of turning on and completing its cycle most likely needs repair from an experienced HVAC technician like the team members at Refrigeration Systems Ltd..
5. The heating system won’t power up.
If your furnace will not start, that’s definitely a sign you should call for HVAC repair. If it turns out you need furnace replacement, our HVAC repair technicians in Richmond can help you pick a new energy-efficient furnace that’s right for your home.
6. Water pooling around your HVAC system.
Any type of water leaking from your heating and cooling system is a sign there’s something off that needs prompt HVAC repair. We’ll offer a diagnosis and present your repair options, so you can decide which option is best for your home and budget.
7. There’s a weird smell coming from your heating system.
Furnaces shouldn’t smell bad. If there’s a persistent nasty smell coming from your furnace, it’s a sign you should seek repair. If you think you smell gas or a sulfur smell, it could be a gas leak and demands immediate action: evacuate your home right away and contact us for help once you are safe.
8. Weak airflow from vents in your home.
From problems with your ductwork to something wrong with your blower motor or a clogged furnace filter, insufficient or weak airflow from vents could be caused by a number of problems that may require HVAC repair, system maintenance or furnace installation.
We Can Help with HVAC Repair
Followed our troubleshooting guide but your furnace still won’t work?
Call us today at 778-693-2532 or contact us online. We’ll come out and figure out the problem.