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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nPerhaps it\u2019s something really subtle, or something that\nseems like more of an annoyance than an actual problem. We get it, too. It\u2019s\nbarely that cold around here, so any problem with your furnace can wait, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The problem with this mindset is that homeowners often wait too <\/em>long to address furnace repair\nneeds. What happens is they let the problem go on and on until the furnace\nbreaks down. We\u2019re nearing the end of our heating season, so even this might\nnot seem detrimental. But trust us, when the weather cools back down next <\/em>fall, you\u2019ll be grateful for\ntackling furnace repair needs this <\/em>winter!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve compiled a list below of some of the most common furnace repair needs we get called for. If you notice any of them, please give our team a call\u2014we\u2019re happy to inspect, and we provide reliable repairs and other HVAC services to boot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s say you\u2019re sitting in your home with your furnace\nrunning. You expect it to feel nice and warm, since you\u2019re tucked away from the\nchilly nighttime temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But even though it\u2019s what you\u2019re expecting, it\u2019s not reality\u2014your heating power is short of your expectations. If your heater is struggling to actually keep you warm and you feel cool drafts coming through, there could be a couple problems happening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n First off, it may be that you need better weather stripping\nand caulking placement around your windows and doors. Another possibility,\nthough, is that you have damaged ductwork. This can allow your heated air to\nescape into unoccupied spaces such as your attic or crawlspace, rather than\nyour living area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n How would you be able to tell? By looking at your heating\nbills! Have you noticed they\u2019ve gone way up in price compared to your energy\nbills this same time last year? Or maybe you\u2019re paying way more than your\nneighbors are, despite comparable use. This is definitely a sign your furnace\nisn\u2019t working as efficiently as it once did, and this signals a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aging furnaces will often begin working inefficiently, but\nso too will furnaces that need repair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you noticed strange noises or unpleasant odors in the\nair when you run your furnace? These are two very clear signs that your furnace\nisn\u2019t at its best, and you need to schedule a heating repair appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The sounds or odors you notice in your home point to\ndifferent signs of trouble for your furnace\u2014depending on what they are. If you\nsmell a rotten egg smell or hear a hissing, you could have a gas line leak. The\nbest thing to do in this <\/em>case is shut\noff the furnace right away and call for emergency services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Otherwise, we recommend calling for an inspection to ensure your heater\u2019s functionality and efficiency for the years to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.<\/a> is the contractor to turn to for heaters and furnaces in Valparaiso, FL<\/a>. Contact us today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We\u2019ve compiled a list below of some of the most common furnace repair needs we get called for. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[96,209],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1479"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1479"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1479\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1484,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1479\/revisions\/1484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1479"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1479"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1479"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}It\u2019s Drafty inside Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Your Furnace is Operating Inefficiently<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You Hear Strange Noises or Smell Weird Odors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n