A Chilly Problem

Perhaps one of the worst things that can happen is sitting at home after a chilly day of winter only to find that your heater has kicked the bucket. Not only is your home steadily starting to freeze, but you know for a fact that no amount of hot showers is going to keep you warm through the night. In fact, deaths resulting from the cold are not unheard of during the winter. The elderly are especially those who fall victim to cold’s deadly grasp. Unable to get out of bed without assistance or other problems, they’re unable to heat their bodies, and as a result, they end up perishing from the cold.

Since this could happen to anyone on a particularly frigid day, you should keep in mind these signs that your heater may be in need of heating repair Conroe TX.

1. Cool Air

Perhaps the most obvious indication that your heater is starting to break down is if there is cool air coming out of your vents. Even after you have turned up the heat if you notice that the air isn’t becoming warmer, then your heater is in need of repair. You don’t want to make your home any colder, so you should turn off the furnace and either find another place to stay for the night or use a wood stove furnace if you have one.

2. Odd Noises

Unless your room happens to be close to the furnace, this might be a sign that you can easily miss. The sound of grinding or clunking in your furnace could be a major sign that it needs some tender love and maintenance. While your furnace can make odd sounds as it starts and stops, it’s the noises that continue to be made or sound louder or different than its usual noise that you should pay attention to. It could indicate one of the parts is loose.