 You need your furnace to run as efficiently as possible; however, even with routine servicing there are things that may go wrong and require the assistance of an emergency HVAC technician. Here are four reasons to call in your local HVAC experts for emergency heating repairs rather than waiting until regular business hours.
Your Furnace Doesn't Turn On If your furnace fails to turn on, takes longer than usual to turn on, or turns on but doesn't stay turned on, there are several issues that could be causing this problem. For example, the pilot light may not be working correctly or there could be faulty wiring. Either of these problems can cause additional significant damage to the furnace, so it is important to contact an HVAC repair technician for emergency services to prevent the problem from getting worse. A Family Member's Health Is at Stake Elderly family members, children and anyone in the house who's sick may not be able to endure a lengthy period of time without heat. If the furnace suddenly turns off or if you cannot get it to turn on, check to make sure the circuit didn't flip and the thermostat is set correctly. If neither of these is the problem, contact an emergency HVAC technician right away, and let them know that someone in your home may not be able to handle a long wait without heat. Your Furnace Is Making Strange Sounds A furnace generally makes some type of noise when it is running; however, if you notice unusual sounds - such as banging, groaning or whining coming from your furnace, you should contact an emergency HVAC technician. These types of noises may indicate a broken part or a loose belt, which may cause more damage if not repaired quickly. You Smell Gas in Your Home When there is a residential gas leak, you will smell an unusual odor, such as sulfur or rotten eggs. If this occurs, shut off your main gas line and immediately contact an emergency HVAC technician. You should also routinely check the pilot light. The flame should be blue. If it is yellow, it may be a carbon monoxide leak, and you should have it repaired immediately. Ways to Stay Warm While Waiting for the Technician to Arrive As soon as you call your local emergency HVAC team, they will send someone to service your call. While you are waiting for them to drive to your home, here are a few things you can do to stay warm until they arrive:
Keep in mind that when the weather is especially cold, delaying heating repairs may be dangerous for your health. It is much safer to contact an emergency HVAC technician than to risk harm to your family. It's also best to request emergency services if you suspect that running the furnace may cause further damage. If your home's heating system breaks down in the middle of a cold winter day (or night), contact your local emergency HVAC company immediately. Modern Heating & Cooling, Inc., has emergency technicians available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to make sure you stay comfortable and warm all winter long.
27 Comments
7/5/2018 07:09:30 pm
I never knew that odd sounds coming from the unit can already mean that there is a broken part inside the system. So, like you said, it would be best to contact an emergency HVAC technician immediately when this happens. I guess I need to tell my sister to call one first thing in the morning tomorrow because I have been hearing rumbling sounds in the unit right now. Actually, I am staying for one night today at their house because it's her birthday tomorrow. Thanks for the information! 7/24/2018 05:31:22 pm
Thanks for the information that if your furnace makes strange noises that are different from the normal sound, like a banging, groaning, or whining, then you need to contact an emergency HVAC technician. My furnace has been making a weird low grumble sound which I guess you could say sounds similar to groaning when it's turned on. I'll have to look an HVAC contractor to come look at my furnace and air conditioning unit to see what the problem may be and fix it before any more damage is caused to either of them. 8/7/2018 06:25:17 pm
I'm grateful for your advice that if the furnace is having an issue if we turn it on, an immediate action should take place. This is actually the problem with our unit. Since Monday night it failed to turn on every time we tried to do so. 8/8/2018 11:21:37 am
I really appreciate your tip to check for any carbon monoxide poisoning that may be present in your house if you smell gas! My sister recently moved into an old house, and she is worried that there might be a gas leak. I will be sure to tell my sister that she should see if she smells gas in her house! 8/15/2018 06:06:16 pm
My sister has been a little worried about the HVAC system in her new home. She thinks that she may need to call and air conditioning service for help. I will also be sure to let her know that if she begins to smell gas that she should call right away. 8/17/2018 08:58:01 pm
Thank you for the list of when to call an HVAC contractor for an emergency unit repair. I didn't realize that if your pilot light turns yellow, you might have a carbon monoxide leak. We'll make sure that we keep an eye on the pilot light so we know if we need to contact a repair service. 8/24/2018 09:15:38 pm
Thanks for pointing out that we should call a technician as soon as possible when the house reeks of gas. It also helped when you said that we should turn off the gas line. I will keep this in mind to keep the people safe in our property. I just need to learn about this information because there is a time when I smelled a gas scent for a short while, but the people around me did not. However, I guess I still need to get it checked just to be sure. 8/28/2018 07:19:49 pm
I like that you mentioned choosing a room on the warmest side of your home. This is a great away to make sure that you are staying warm while help arrives. It may help my cousin to know this as she looks into air conditioning services. 9/4/2018 03:51:09 pm
Winter is coming up where I live. I didn't know that if your furnace takes a little longer to turn on there could be an issue. My fireplaces does this sometimes. I think I might get it checked before winter and the furnace becomes necessary. 10/11/2018 08:45:03 pm
Your advice to contact an HVAC repair technician if you notice any problems so you can prevent the issue from getting worse would be important in an emergency. When choosing a technician, it would probably be a good idea to find one that is local and specializes in the emergency services you require, such as furnace or AC repairs. Finding one that is local could ensure they're able to get to you quickly to provide the necessary services to fix your system. 2/13/2019 07:23:06 pm
Thanks for helping me understand that we should contact a technician when we the furnace suddenly shuts down and the first things to do did not change the situation. I guess I would have to hire one tomorrow because we tried those, and the furnace still wasn't working. Now, we have to book a hotel room so that we don't freeze when we sleep due to having no furnace for the night. 4/1/2019 06:24:46 pm
I thought it was great that you said to call for an HVAC service if your furnace doesn't turn on or takes longer to turn on than usual. My father is renovating his house to raise its value, and he has been wanting to ensure his heating and air conditioning is working. It may be beneficial for him to hire a company that provides heating services to make sure his furnace is in good repair. 4/24/2019 01:41:17 pm
Thanks for explaining that we can stay warm by isolating the cold room from the rest of the house with closed doors and blankets. My husband and I have noticed our furnace's air is barely warm at all when it comes out. I'm glad I read your article because I think it will help us stay warm as we look for an HVAC repair company. I appreciate your tip about shutting off your gas line and contacting an HVAC technician in the event of a leak. Working with an HVAC contractor is critical when it comes to the heating or cooling system in your home. My brother's home is always cold, so I'll suggest he have his heating system looked at by a professional. 7/4/2019 12:34:19 am
proper working and maintenance of your home's HVAC system is an integral part of its functioning. Therefore, it is always a great idea to hire HVAC repair contractors to deal with any problems that you may face. 7/11/2019 08:52:13 pm
I've had the problem of where my furnace doesn't start, but it's inconsistent. Granted, it's not that much of an issue since I'm not using it for the summer. But I do think it would be a good idea to get it looked at so that I don't forget come winter time. 7/16/2019 08:12:18 pm
I appreciate you in sharing this valuable information. We experienced that our HVAC system broke down in the middle of the night. Of course, we cannot contact our contractor as soon as possible, it is by schedule with them. Now, this article will be helpful to us. Thank you. 7/23/2019 10:23:38 am
It's good to know that you need to call a heating technician if your heater is making any odd groaning or whining sounds. My brother has been telling me about how his heater sounds like a bull in a China shop, and I want to make sure he gets it repaired. I'll pass this information along to him so that he can look further into his options for calling a professional HVAC technician. 7/30/2019 09:35:55 am
I like that you mention it is urgent to have your AC on when someone in your house is sick and can not be in hot places. I believe that it's important to have the AC on in this case to keep the person from dehydrating. Thank you for the information. This is information is good to have in mind. 7/31/2019 09:06:07 am
I agree that you should definitely shut off your main gas line if you smell it. Gas is deadly and if you don't act immediately, that could end in disaster. I personally have a carbon monoxide detector just in case. 7/31/2019 03:23:32 pm
I like how you mentioned that smelling sulfur or rotten eggs could be a sign of a gas leak. My home is rather old, so I worry about the heating going out. Thanks for explaining different heating emergencies and how to deal with them. 8/5/2019 03:38:24 pm
It says here to contact an HVAC service if you smell sulfur in your house. I never realized that an HVAC could leak and produce carbon monoxide. I will contact a professional just to make sure nothing is wrong with my unit. 8/7/2019 11:18:04 am
Thank you for your tips on when to call a technician. I never knew that if a pilot light is yellow that it could mean a carbon monoxide leak. That definitely sounds like a time to call in some help. 8/7/2019 02:07:03 pm
It's good to know that banging sounds coming from your HVAC system could mean that you need an emergency HVAC technician. My brother has been telling me about how his HVAC system has been making loud sounds that keep him up at night. I'll pass this information along to him so that he can look further into his options for having a professional HVAC technician come and take a look at his system. 8/9/2019 08:48:50 am
I hadn't thought about how routine servicing doesn't mean that your heating won't have problems, and when it does you'll need emergency services. Our heater is getting pretty old, so I'm not sure if something will go wrong soon. I'll have to look into heating services. 8/15/2019 09:26:14 pm
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