With winter fast approaching, now is the perfect time to give your
furnace a little test run. After all, winter temperatures in Stony Plain can
reach an average low of -17.4°, making a fully-functional furnace a must. With
that in mind, turn on your heating and be on the lookout for the following
problems:
Weird Noises
If you’ve been hearing clanging or banging sounds coming from your vents
or from the furnace itself, you should be worried. Simply put, your furnace
shouldn’t be making those noises.
Uneven Heating
A fully-functional
furnace will be able to heat your entire home evenly. If you notice that
several rooms in your home are toasty while others remain frigid, call an HVAC
specialist to come and clean your air ducts. If that doesn’t work, you may need
to have your furnace replaced.
Yellow Pilot Light
If you notice your furnace’s pilot light is burning yellow instead of
the usual brilliant blue, immediately turn it off! This is a sign that your
furnace is producing carbon monoxide, which is poisonous when inhaled
repeatedly over long periods of time.
If you notice any of these signs, you should immediately call your HVAC
service and request for a replacement furnace. It is best that you do this now.
After all, you wouldn’t want your furnace to fail you in the middle of the
winter and leave you out in the cold.
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