We understand that life gets busy, and heating repairs might not be at the top of your to-do list. However, delaying repairs can lead to costly consequences.
Winters in St. Louis can be challenging and often test the integrity and performance of your home’s heating system. That is why homeowners should have a routine HVAC maintenance service.
Regular maintenance and promptly addressing issues save you money and ensure your heating system operates efficiently and safely. Don’t let a minor problem become a winter crisis—schedule your heating repairs today with Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning and Heating.
Preventing Additional Damage and Costly Repairs
When you become aware that your heating system is compromised, you should never force it to continue working. You may procrastinate in getting it inspected because it’s still putting out heat. Therefore, you assume it’s not having problems yet. For instance, you may notice that your system is making a loud or unusual noise, but the heat is still coming out. So, you may wait until the problem worsens before calling a technician. But ignoring a problem or putting it off will not make it go away. It generally just makes it worse.
When you notice a problem, call a heating repair technician immediately. Delaying maintenance will only compromise your system more, resulting in costly repairs.
Signs that Something is Wrong
If your heater stops blowing out warm air, that is an obvious problem and results in you immediately calling a service repair technician. However, other symptoms may not immediately result in losing warm air. Here are some things to look for that need just as immediate attention:
- Ignition Failure – The ignition of the furnace is an essential component. Your furnace will no longer blow out hot air if it stops working. However, it may start having problems first before ultimately failing. For instance, you may notice your heating system making an unusually loud noise, or it may be rapidly cycling.
- Mechanical Problems – A furnace has many mechanical parts. These parts are combined to operate as one unit. If one component stops functioning normally, the whole system can be compromised. Strange or loud noises may indicate that a part, like a belt, needs to be replaced.
- Poor Air Circulation – Loose belts, bearings, and fan motors may be causing this problem. Even minor issues with these components can lead to bad air circulation. If your system takes a very long time to achieve the desired temperature, a problem with airflow must be addressed.
It would be best to rely on experts to keep your home’s heating and cooling system working correctly.
St. Louis Heating Repair Services
At Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating LLC, we have over 30 years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining a full range of residential heaters. A key to preventing your heating system from breaking down when you need it the most, is to have your system routinely inspected and serviced. This will also help your furnace operate at its optimum efficiency level.
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At Thomas Hoffmann Air Conditioning & Heating, we pride ourselves in being a locally owned and operated HVAC company. With more than 30 years of experience and a master technician and mechanical engineer as our owner, we can replace, repair, and provide maintenance for your business or home’s HVAC system.
(314) 471-7625