{"id":1179,"date":"2022-02-07T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T16:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/?p=1179"},"modified":"2022-02-03T18:57:33","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T23:57:33","slug":"5-repairs-furnace-might-need","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/heating-service\/5-repairs-furnace-might-need\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Repairs Your Furnace Might Need"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-995\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Heating_iStock_000000919977_Full_800x516.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>If you have a furnace at home, then you know that it\u2019s a powerful heating system. It\u2019s why so many people in our area choose to run them. Although these systems are great, it doesn\u2019t mean that they\u2019re<i>\u00a0<\/i><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">going to last forever. Your furnace is meant to last for about a decade. If you take great care of it, it can last closer to 15 years. The key to having a healthy, long-lasting heater is getting prompt furnace service when you need it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we refer to \u201cfurnace care,\u201d we\u2019re talking about both furnace maintenance and furnace repair. Today though, we\u2019re going to hone in on furnace repair because it\u2019s so important and can be elusive to many people. If you think you might need <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/service-areas\/new-lenox-il-hvac-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heating repair in New Lenox, IL<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then watch out for the following signs.\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signs You Should Watch Out For<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are certain signs that indicate trouble. Here are a few you might notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odd Sounds<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re starting with sounds because this is typically the first thing homeowners notice when something goes wrong with their heater. The question that we get when homeowners finally approach us about an odd sound is, \u201cHow can I tell if the sound is a sign of trouble?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our general rule of thumb is if the sound is new, loud, or repetitive, then you should contact a professional about it. If you\u2019re looking for some sounds to watch out for, we\u2019d suggest that you note sounds like banging, scraping, rattling, or rumbling.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor Airflow<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your furnace should always have a strong and steady output. If you notice that some rooms feel like they don\u2019t have strong airflow or like it\u2019s decreased when compared to other rooms, then it\u2019s time to speak with one of us. We\u2019ll find the source of this issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unpleasant Odors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While your heater might make a little noise even when it\u2019s healthy, it should never give off any type of scent. Unpleasant odors are indicative of deeper heating issues. We want to help you find the source of this problem. It could be something like a coil with buildup or internal leaks. We\u2019ll solve the problem no matter what the source is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High Energy Bills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are your energy bills high for no clear reason? If you\u2019ve noticed the spike over this season, then the problem has probably stemmed from an issue with your home\u2019s efficiency. Your heater should always be affordable. If it isn\u2019t, then it\u2019s time to get professional service from a team like ours.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short Cycling<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you noticed that your heater is running in short, irregular cycles? There\u2019s a term for this, and it\u2019s called short-cycling. If you notice that this is happening in your home, then it\u2019s time for you to schedule an appointment with us. Short cycling isn\u2019t just something that you want to ignore because it\u2019s not just a small inconvenience. It\u2019s a sign that your heater\u2019s efficiency is in a terrible place and needs help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Call <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>J&amp;A today<\/b><\/a><b>, sleep-tight tonight. We\u2019ll help you with your furnace services this winter.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some signs that your home&#8217;s furnace could benefit from repair work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[113,99],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1179"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1179"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1179\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1182,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1179\/revisions\/1182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jnaonline.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}