Our service team can get your heating system ready to go for next winter.
Think back a few months to the icy, unrelenting winter we experienced at the start of this year. How did your furnace do when faced with multiple consecutive freezing days?
We know that, in the midst of a toasty summer, your home’s heating equipment is probably the last thing on your mind, but right now is an excellent time to arrange a repair if your furnace is struggling. The Mirabito service team can perform any necessary repair on your furnace without negatively impacting your home comfort.
Here are four common indicators that your home’s forced-air heating equipment is due for a repair.
Frequent Cycling
When your furnace is working at its best, it should only need to turn on periodically when your thermostat signals that the temperature is too low. Frequent cycling can be a sign that your furnace is malfunctioning. This issue may be caused by overheating, an oversized furnace or thermostat malfunctions. If left unresolved, frequent cycling can lead to faster wear and tear, increased fuel consumption or a total breakdown.
Strange Noises
Generally speaking, a well-operating furnace should run relatively quietly. If you’re hearing popping, clanging, squealing or creaking from your furnace or through your vents, then there’s likely a mechanical issue. A part may have become loose, and a system failure could be around the corner.
Increasing Fuel Consumption
Has your natural gas, propane or heating oil usage increased steadily, year over year? A slight spike in fuel consumption this year is to be expected, since this most recent winter was longer and colder than other recent winters. However, a continuous uptick in fuel use over time may indicate that your furnace’s efficiency is taking a hit. It needs professional service.
Not sure how much fuel you’re using? If you get your heating oil or propane from Mirabito Energy Products, reach out to us, and we can provide you with delivery data.
Dust Coming from Your Vents
Dust and dirt in your home may be a fact of life, but if they’re coming from your vents, that could indicate that your furnace’s air filter isn’t doing its job. It could also mean that grit is accumulating in your heating equipment, impeding its operations. An HVAC technician can swap out your filter and clean your system, plus perform any necessary calibrations.
It’s a Great Time to Arrange Furnace Service with Mirabito.
In the winter, our HVAC team is constantly on the road answering no-heat emergency calls. Right now, we have more availability to perform non-urgent repairs and routine maintenance. Arranging furnace service today will ensure your heating system is ready to do its job when temperatures drop in a few months.
The best way to get regular, top-tier maintenance and save money on repair service is to protect your equipment with a Mirabito service plan. This coverage includes an annual tune-up and discounts on repairs, parts and diagnostics.
Reach out to the Mirabito team today for more information on our service plans and to arrange service for your furnace. We are proud to service households in the Finger Lakes, Central and Western New York and parts of Vermont, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.