As temperatures drop, an efficient and reliable central heating system becomes extremely important. Problems that seem small now could cost you a lot of money throughout the winter or cause a system breakdown, leaving your family freezing during a cold spell. If you see any of the signs below, you should schedule furnace repair before you have an emergency on your hands.

When to Call for Furnace Repair

1. Unusually High Utility Bills

A malfunctioning furnace won’t function at top efficiency, and as it works overtime to heat your home, it’ll use a lot more energy than it should. This will make your monthly utility bills skyrocket. Monitor your energy usage so you’ll know if the bill is unusually high. Keep in mind that as the seasons change your energy usage will fluctuate, so the best way to monitor your efficiency is by comparing your bills with what you were paying a year ago or comparing your usage to your neighbors’.

2. Pilot Light Problems

Your system won’t produce any heat without a functioning pilot light. The flames can go out from time to time, which you can simply re-light. However, if the light is going out more than once a month, you may need a new thermocouple or have another issue. If the flame is yellow in color, this could indicate a carbon monoxide leak from the heat exchangers. Because carbon monoxide is dangerous – and sometimes deadly – to breathe, you should turn off your system and call an HVAC contractor immediately.

3. Cold Air

A good furnace should produce reliable heat. If the air coming out of your system doesn’t seem warm enough or the heat doesn’t seem to be distributed evenly through the home, then there is a problem. There are many issues that could be behind cold air, so a technician can diagnose the cause and handle the repair. If your unit is nearing 15 years old, you may want to consider replacing it altogether.

If you’ve noticed any of the above issues, now is the best time to have your furnace repair done. B & C Heating & Air Conditioning offers quality solutions at affordable prices to the homeowners of Elizabethtown, KY, and the surrounding areas. Their fully licensed and insured team conducts thorough heating and air inspections with maintenance services to give you the peace of mind that your system is in top condition. If something should go wrong, they are available 24/7 for emergency repair. Contact them online or at (270) 268-2902 to request an estimate.