Common Heating Emergencies We Fix
When one of our technicians responds to a heating emergency call, one of the first things they do is determine what kind of heating system is malfunctioning. Most homes have a furnace that heats air and sends it through ducts into every room. Furnaces can run on electricity, natural gas, propane, or oil. Older homes may have boilers that distribute hot water to radiators, and some homes have heat pumps that absorb heat from outdoors even on a cold day. Let’s take a look at some of the problems our technicians encounter with these systems.
No Heat
When a customer calls us because their heating system has stopped working completely, our repair professionals start by identifying the type of system and diagnosing the cause of the problem. An inoperative heating system can sometimes be brought back to life by simply flipping a circuit breaker, but most emergency heating system repairs are more complicated.
Common causes of a heating system producing no heat include:
- Thermostat problems
- Power supply issues
- Ignition system faults
- Clogged air filters
- Blocked air vents
- Dirty flame sensors
- Fuel supply issues
- Faulty or broken components
Gas Smell
Natural gas is odorless. The distinctive smell that alerts us to danger is made by a chemical called mercaptan that is added to gas as a safety feature. This smell tells our repair technicians that a heating system has a potentially dangerous fault, and open flames or electrical devices could cause an explosion. Less serious heating system gas smells can be caused by poor ventilation around boilers, dirty burners or ignition systems, or pilot light malfunctions.
Broken Furnace
Furnaces are fairly reliable and straightforward appliances, but they don’t last forever. When faced with a furnace that is not working as well as it once did, our professionals check for burning smells and listen for unusual noises like banging, grinding, rattling, or loud buzzing. These are signs that a furnace is reaching the end of its service life, has a worn-out or faulty component, or has a bad electrical connection. Some broken furnaces are beyond repair and must be replaced, but many furnace-related heating system issues can be remedied by cleaning a dirty air filter, repairing a malfunctioning igniter, or replacing a damaged heat exchanger.
Electrical Issues
Poor electrical connections and damaged wiring are the cause of many heating system issues. When a heating system constantly blows fuses or trips circuit breakers, the problem can also be caused by faulty components. That’s why our repair professionals keep parts like thermostats, blower motors, and capacitors in their vehicles. Our HVAC technicians are NATE certified, so they can repair heating system electrical problems in no time.
Call Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric for Emergency Heating Repair
If your home doesn’t have heat, you’ll want the problem resolved right away. Whether your issue is caused by a broken furnace or an electrical short circuit, the skilled repair team at Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric will diagnose the problem and get your system working again. You can call us for emergency heating system repairs on a weekday, weekend, or public holiday, and you’ll speak with a live person when you do.
If you live in Tampa, Sarasota, or the surrounding area and your heating system has stopped working or is making strange noises, contact our experienced professionals at Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric today.
Emergency Heating Repair FAQs
Sarasota residents often have a lot of questions when they call us for emergency heating repairs. Here are answers to some of the ones we hear the most.
What should I do if my heating fails at night?
You should call us at Acree Plumbing, Air & Electric. We have repair crews on duty seven days a week, and we answer emergency calls until 11 p.m. No matter what kind of heating system you have, our technicians can get it running again.
How fast can Acree respond to emergency calls?
With offices in Tampa and Sarasota, we can quickly respond to heating system emergencies in Sarasota, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Pinellas counties. We are able to do so because emergency calls are answered by a live person, not a machine. We won’t charge you overtime if you call us on Saturday, Sunday, or a public holiday. Our technicians will arrive ready to work, and they’ll have all the parts and tools required to fix your heating system.