As the weather starts to cool down for the year, you're relying on your furnace more to keep your home comfortable. As you do, you might start to notice issues with your HVAC system that weren't apparent last winter. Pay attention to your furnace's performance and call for heating repairs if it's not warming your home effectively or if you notice any of these signs.

When Should You Call a Heating Contractor for Furnace Repair?

1. Unusual Noises

If there's a loose component inside your furnace, you might hear rattling, clanking, or grinding sounds while it runs. The fan will make a screeching noise if it gets misaligned due to age or corrosion. Even if there are no loud, alarming noises, a change from your furnace's usual sound means there is a difference in the way it's running or the amount of power it's using, and that can hint at a wide range of potential problems.

2. Smells

It's normal for your furnace to smell like burning dust the first time you turn it on after summer. If the smell doesn't go away within a few hours, it's possible the furnace fan is pulling in more dust from a clogged air filter. If you smell burning plastic or rubber, there's probably a damaged component that's overheating or has shifted into the path of the burners.

3. Higher Bills

When your furnace is damaged, worn out, or clogged with dust, it isn't as efficient as when it's in good condition. Heat is lost to incompletely burned fuel, poor airflow, and other problems. Because of this, the furnace uses more electricity or fuel, and your heating bill goes up. If your bill is higher than you expect, or more expensive than the one from this time last year, heating repairs are an investment that can pay for itself.

For heating repairs in Ross County and Chillicothe, choose Lenox Heating & Cooling. For over 30 years, this family-owned and operated company in Londerry, OH, has provided skilled repairs. They have an A+ rating with the BBB® and offer same-day service. To schedule an appointment, call (740) 702-2665, or visit their website to learn more about their services.