When it comes to how you can recognize there is a problem you can use all of y our senses. You can use each one of them recognize a sign that means trouble. You may see a problem, smell something, touch something, taste something and of course you can hear something. You want to make sure that you know what these means and what you want to do to repair them. When it comes to what you are using to heat your home you can use your sense of hearing. There are several types of units that are used to heat a home that include a boiler and a furnace. If you have a furnace there are sounds that you want to make sure you call out an HVAC technician right away. Most of the noises that you hear are a sign that there is a problem that should be repaired. Agape Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing lists noises you don’t want to hear coming from your furnace.
Furnace Making Chirping or Beeping Noise
When you are ready to turn on your furnace you want to make sure that it has been inspected and tuned up. The furnace has usually sat for months and you don’t want to need it and it not start working. Once you start to use it you may start to hear sounds that are not normal. One of the sounds that are commonly heard and professionals called for is chirping. No there is not a small bird stuck in your house it can be from the furnace. The problem is that the chirping can be due to several different components and that is why you need to call a professional. It can be a warped moving component or a part that has been misaligned. The repair can be made by a professional when they determine what is causing the noise.
Furnace Making Clunking or Knocking Noise
When the furnace kicks on and off it is because it is connected to the thermostat. When the thermostat hits the right temperature it will tell the furnace to start or stop. A sound that you may start to hear is a clank when it starts and stops. This may be something that might be missed if you are not careful. If you notice this sound it can be due to a belt that is not tight enough. When it moves or stops moving it can bump into other parts and make this sound. You want to make sure you have the belt removed and replaced with a new one.
Furnace Makes Clicking Noise
If you notice that the furnace has a ticking or a clicking sound even if it is small you need to talk to a professional. There could be a simple answer which is a bolt or screw that has come loose or it can be a very dangerous outcome. There is a heat exchanger that could be cracked or damaged and if so it can cause a leak of carbon monoxide. You need to stop using the unit and call a professional immediately to keep your house safe.
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