{"id":494,"date":"2020-10-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/?p=494"},"modified":"2024-12-19T15:13:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T21:13:56","slug":"4-signs-of-heater-trouble","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/heating-service\/4-signs-of-heater-trouble\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Signs of Heater Trouble"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\u00ad\u00ad<\/strong>The weather here in Texas can often be a bit unpredictable. We are certainly known for our sweltering summers! But that doesn\u2019t mean our winters don\u2019t pack quite the punch, or that we don\u2019t have cold spells at seemingly randomly times of the year. Because of this, it\u2019s important that you have a fully functional and efficiently operating heating system in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the best way to ensure this is the case is through routine heating system maintenance. Maintenance allows our technicians to comprehensively inspect, clean, and adjust the system. This helps with your heater safety, power, and efficiency and helps your heater last as long as possible. It also prevents up to 85% of the repair needs your system may ever have in its lifespan! If you’re curious about the detailed steps involved, learn more about what technicians do during heating maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still though, there is always a chance that a heating repair need will sneak up on you here or there. But how can you tell when it\u2019s time to call a pro for a fix? Read on as we uncover 4 signs that your heater is in trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Strange Noises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a furnace or heat pump system? If you do, then there is one very important component connecting to your heater, and <\/em>your air conditioner\u2014air ducts! There are of course ductless heat pump systems, but for this purpose, we\u2019re referring to ducted heating units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hear strange sounds coming from the vents, it\u2019s often an indication that something is amiss with the ductwork. It may be that a joint has come loose or you have damaged ductwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For any <\/em>heating system though, there are more noises you should never hear: grinding, mechanical shrieking, clattering, booming, or clicking. These are all indicators of different potential problems that you should never ignore. If strange noises sound familiar, it might be time to explore whether your furnace needs repair<\/a> to prevent further damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Uneven Heating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is an issue that too many homeowners ignore, particularly if the rooms that seem cooler than usual aren\u2019t rooms that are used frequently. But when portions of your home are getting warmer than others, or even too <\/em>warm, then something is wrong. It may be an issue with the ductwork, or it could be a blower fan problem. If you have a heat pump it could even be a refrigerant leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Short-Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Short-cycling is the name given to the process where your furnace or heat pump turns on and off rapidly, instead of going through regular 15-minute cycles or so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should never hear your heater kick on and off more than four times an hour. If it does, this indicates an underlying issue, which can worsen with time. Check out our guide on how to detect if you need heating repair<\/a> to stay ahead of these problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Higher Than Average Utility Bills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at how much you\u2019re paying for your home heating. Is it a lot higher than it was this same time last year? What\u2019s it like in comparison to what your neighbors are paying? If it is <\/em>a lot higher, it\u2019s a sign that something is causing your heater to work less efficiently. There are a number of potential causes for this, so be sure to reach out to us if you notice this problem!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For reliable heating repair in Houston, TX<\/a> contact Cool Care Heating and Air Conditioning<\/a>!<\/strong> “The Best Care for Your Air”<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Maintenance allows our technicians to comprehensively inspect, clean, and adjust the system. But repair needs can still crop up. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[97,88],"class_list":["post-494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-heating-repairs","tag-houston"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/494","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=494"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/494\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1186,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/494\/revisions\/1186"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=494"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=494"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolcareac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=494"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}