{"id":1523,"date":"2021-09-24T10:51:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T10:51:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1stchoiceforac.com\/?p=1523"},"modified":"2021-09-24T10:51:31","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T10:51:31","slug":"six-signs-you-need-to-call-a-heating-repair-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/1st-choice\/six-signs-you-need-to-call-a-heating-repair-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Signs You Need to Call a Heating Repair Service"},"content":{"rendered":"
As the cold weather slowly makes its way south, Mt. Pleasant residents are beginning to switch their air conditioning to heat. Is your furnace ready? Although your furnace can\u2019t tell you when it needs a little pick-me-up, there are ways to tell that it may be headed for a breakdown.<\/a> It is always best to be proactive and spot signs of trouble before they become troublesome and expensive. So look for these things that might be alerting you that heating repair in Mt. Pleasant, SC is needed!<\/p>\n

Loud Noises<\/h4>\n

Although you probably can\u2019t hear furnace noises in the basement when you are upstairs, you can when you are close. Most homeowners don\u2019t see signs that their furnace needs a repair because they don\u2019t typically go into the furnace room. It is a good idea to periodically check to make sure that your furnace isn’t making any squeaking or loud noises. If you hear any, don\u2019t ignore them – if you do, it will definitely come back to haunt you!<\/p>\n

Your Heat is Inconsistent<\/h4>\n

If you turn on your thermostat and the heat is very inconsistent or varies greatly from one part of the house to the other, then it is a good idea to have someone investigate. There are various reasons why heating can differ from one area to the other, and most of them are a sign that something is amiss!<\/p>\n

Your Furnace Can\u2019t Keep Up<\/h4>\n

If you have your thermostat set at a specific temperature and your furnace can’t seem to get to that temperature and stay there, that can be a sign that either your furnace needs a repair, or that there is something wrong with the sensor heater on your thermostat. It is always a good idea to have a professional investigate to make sure that trouble isn\u2019t brewing!<\/p>\n

Odors Coming From the Vents<\/h4>\n

When you turn your furnace on for the first time, it is normal for it to give off a strange odor. That smell, however, should stop pretty quickly. If it continues or gets worse, that can indicate that something is wrong. Whether you need to have it repaired or cleaned, it is time to call a professional.<\/p>\n

Discolored Pilot Light<\/h4>\n

The pilot light should be lit at all times, but if the color is anything but blue, that is not a good sign. The color change on your pilot might be a signal that your furnace is emitting carbon monoxide, which is toxic. If your color is anything other than blue, it is time to make a call!<\/p>\n

Difficult Startup<\/h4>\n

Over time, your furnace might have a hard time firing up, but if you have tried several times to get it to start, it is trying too hard. And if you don’t fix whatever is causing the difficulty, eventually the furnace will just quit starting up.<\/p>\n

As the cold weather comes to our area, we will all go from air conditioning to heat. You might be ready to snuggle up and get cozy, but is your furnace? It is always best to spot signs of a problem before the problem gets worse. The worst thing you can do is ignore whatever is going on by crossing your fingers and hoping that it goes away. Call our company for heating repair in Mt. Pleasant, SC, to investigate and ensure that your furnace is ready for the long winter ahead. Contact us today<\/a> to schedule your appointment!\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the cold weather slowly makes its way south, Mt. Pleasant residents are beginning to switch their air conditioning to heat. Is your furnace ready? Although your furnace can\u2019t tell you when it needs a little pick-me-up, there are ways to tell that it may be headed for a breakdown. It is always best to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1524,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[88],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1523","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-1st-choice"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1523","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1523"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1523\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1524"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1523"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1523"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.1stchoiceforac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1523"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}