For homes needing HVAC repairs, the time of year can be a significant factor in how long it takes to get a technician out to you. One of the most obvious signs that you’re going to need to call on an HVAC specialist for your home is that your furnace or central air conditioning system stops working.
This will usually occur during the peak heating or cooling season and that could mean days and possibly even weeks of waiting for someone to be available to get to your home.
During the ‘offseason,’ such as spring or fall, is the best time to call on HVAC repair technicians to correct any issues that arise within your heating or cooling system.
3 potential signs that might indicate it’s time to call on an HVAC company are:
- You haven’t had the system serviced in a long time.
- Your heating system burned more fuel this past winter.
- Black smoke was seen billowing from the exhaust chimney in your home.
You haven’t had the system serviced in a long time.
Every home or business owner should have both their heating and air conditioning systems (central air conditioning) serviced at least once per year. It’s best to do this at the end of the season or before the next season (heating or cooling) begins.
If you can’t remember the last time your heating or cooling system was serviced, it’s time. Most HVAC companies will provide a tag near the furnace or air conditioning system to indicate when they last visited to clean or service, but that’s not always the case.
Your heating system burned more fuel this past winter.
While this past winter was exceptionally cold, you may have noticed that your furnace seemed to burn more fuel than usual. This could be due to clogged components, a dirty filter, or other problems.
Having HVAC repair service the heating system can have it back to its normal efficiency before next season begins.
Black smoke was seen billowing from the exhaust chimney in your home.
Whenever you notice black smoke billowing from the chimney exhaust for your furnace, especially for oil burning systems, it’s usually a sign of a problem. While the furnace will still be creating heat for your home, it could be clogged or expelling more oil than it burns, or some other issue.
This should be a significant reason to call an HVAC repair specialist.
If you’re not sure whether it’s time to have an HVAC repair technician come to your home, call McKinnon. They can help you determine if it’s time or if it can wait.