Since 1935, Fischer Plumbing & HVAC in Greece, NY has earned a track record of serving the community with excellent heating and cooling services. We are a licensed and insured furnace repair company focused on providing quality service.
Call us for prompt furnace repairs and tune-up, flat-rate pricing, and courteous technicians who won’t leave a mess in your home.
Ductless mini-split AC installation is a great option for homeowners in need of efficient cooling and heating.
Signs You Need Professional Furnace Repairs
Your furnace is a complex machine and like any complex machine, it’s prone to breaking down. The trick is to not wait until it becomes an emergency and you’re without heat. Call a furnace repair specialist if you notice any of the following signs:
- Short Cycling: If your furnace goes on and off quickly, it’s called short cycling. Short cycling puts stress on your furnace which shortens its lifespan and costs you more money in energy bills.
- Uneven Flame: If you have a gas furnace and notice the flames coming from the burner to be uneven, it could be a problem with the burner or the heat exchanger.
- Strange Sounds: Any odd or unexpected sound that persists such as whining or grinding shows a problem with one or more of the components.
- Cracked Heat Exchanger: A cracked heat exchanger represents a serious problem because it puts your family in danger of carbon monoxide poisoning.
If you notice any of these signs, or if your furnace just isn’t keeping you as warm as it once did, call us for immediate help and let us get to the bottom of it quickly.
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5 Signs Your Furnaces Is About to Give Out
While nobody likes the thought of installing a brand new furnace, sometimes it has to be done for the comfort and safety of your family. Fortunately, most furnaces give plenty of warning they’re about to give out so you have ample time to call in a professional for an assessment. Here are 5 warning signs you can’t ignore and when you need to call a furnace installation company for help.
- The Age: The average lifespan of a furnace is about 15 years, and after that time, it’s time to plan for a replacement before it gives out and you find yourself in an emergency situation. Most experts say it’s better to plan for a furnace replacement rather than scrambling in the dead of winter to get a new one because yours gave out.
- Increasing Energy Bills: When your furnace gets older it becomes less efficient, which means you spend more money on your energy bills every month. A new, high-efficiency unit heats your home more effectively and allows you to save money.
- Increase in Repairs: If you find your furnace needing more and more repairs just to keep it going, it’s a sign it’s time to think about a replacement that will be more reliable.
- Your Home Is Uncomfortable: Do you have rooms that are too hot while others are too cold? Do you have to constantly fidget with the thermostat? If so, it’s a sign your furnace can no longer provide proper distribution of heat.
- Unexpected Sounds: All furnaces make a little noise, but if you hear grinding or whining coming out of your unit, it’s a sign there’s a serious problem and it’s time to think about a replacement.
