Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Anniston, AL, because the two fail in completely different ways. Heat pumps tend to ice over when defrost stops working, get stuck in cooling when a reversing valve fails, or quietly lean on the electric backup strips, at several times the normal operating cost, when the outdoor unit dies. Gas furnaces typically come down to the flame sensor: once oxide coats it, the burners light but the flame cannot be proven, so the board cuts the gas and locks out after three tries. After that, the usual suspects are cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors at the end of their life.
Most of our service calls are for Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Catching these issues early helps you avoid costly problems. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Booming or banging at ignition, a sign of delayed burner light-off
- A heat pump's outdoor unit encased in frost or ice
- Clicking and failed ignition attempts before the furnace gives up
- Higher heating bills with less comfort to show for them
- Cold air, or no air at all, when the thermostat calls for heat
- Burning, musty, or rotten-egg odors when the heat runs
- Uneven heat, with certain rooms that never warm up
- The system starting and stopping every few minutes without warming the house
Act Before It Gets Worse
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. Don't wait, call (938) 262-6308 and we'll take a look right away.
