Furnace Repair Lakewood, CO

What’s Wrong With My Furnace?

Most of the time, it’s pretty obvious your Lakewood furnace needs to be repaired. You’ll hear some banging noises when running the furnace, not be able to turn it on, or there’s just no hot air coming out of the vents. Still, you’re likely wondering what the issue might be and if there’s anything you can do about it.

While it’s not guaranteed to fix anything, it’s always smart to start out by checking the filter! A dirty filter can cause many different issues like poor airflow, so clean or replace it if it looks dirty. After that, you’ll want to pay attention to what your furnace is telling you. The best course of action is to contact a trusted furnace repair expert in Lakewood like Mighty Pine Heating & Air, but having some information to tell your technician can definitely help! It can also give you some insight into what might be wrong with your furnace.

Common signs you need furnace service include:

• Unusual noises
• Flickering pilot light
• Frequent system cycling on and off
• Strange odors or sounds
• Furnace won’t turn on
• No hot air
• Poor airflow
• Thermostat is set but it never reaches the desired temperature

No Heat: If you can’t feel any hot air coming out of the vents or your home won’t get as warm as you’re setting the thermostat, this can mean a range of problems. A clogged filter can definitely cause your furnace to struggle to produce hot air, so check that first. After that, double-check that your thermostat is actually set to “HEAT” mode. If it’s the first day of winter, you might have simply forgotten that first step! Another common reason for no heat is that there is no flame being produced. For older models, this is often due to a pilot light that either won’t stay lit or doesn’t light at all. With newer furnaces, there is an electronic ignition switch that may be malfunctioning.

Frequent Cycling: If your furnace keeps turning on and off without ever getting to the temperature you’ve set on the thermostat, something is definitely amiss. In some cases, this can be a lack of airflow that is causing the furnace to get too hot. When that happens, a safety switch will automatically shut off your furnace to avoid overheating. Like with many issues, this can also be due to a clogged air filter. If changing the air filter doesn’t work, it’s time to call in an expert.

Strange Sounds: If your furnace is making unusual sounds while running, there’s definitely something wrong. It could be as simple as a part that’s come loose and is knocking around inside, or something like a bent fan blade could be scraping against other components. Sometimes, a rumbling noise can indicate an issue with the combustion chamber having leftover fuel. In any event, you shouldn’t continue to run the furnace if you’re hearing any noises outside of the normal hum. This can cause more damage, especially if there are loose or broken components inside the furnace. Luckily, we’re able to show up quickly to get the heat back on!