Just like any other appliance in your home, your gas furnace also requires repair when it develops problems. Here are some of the instances when you will have to undertake gas furnace repair:
Strong gas scent from the furnace
It’s common for the furnace to give off a faint smell when you turn it on the first time after a long time. It’s also common to have a burning smell when you turn your unit on. None of these issues should be a cause for alarm but you should be worried when there is a strong natural gas smell. The strong smell is most likely as a result of a gas leak and it puts your property at great risk of catching fire. When you witness the strong smell you should turn off the gas source and contact an HVAC company.
Carbon monoxide in the house
All gas appliances are often fitted with carbon monoxide detectors that go off when the carbon monoxide levels get too high. As you know, carbon monoxide is a harmful gas and can cause death if inhaled in large amounts. When the alarm goes off, you should contact an HVAC technician to inspect the furnace and fix the problem that is preventing the gas from being expelled. In most cases, carbon monoxide levels increase when the furnace vents aren’t working optimally. The technician should inspect the vents and unblock them if they are clogged.
Strange noises from the furnace
The gas furnace is designed to run quietly; therefore, when it makes noises it means that there is a problem. One of the most common noises are the loud banging sounds often made by the blower motor. To fix the problem you should make an adjustment in the fan. Loud sounds are also made when there are problems with the ignition of the furnace. When your unit is having these problems you should hire an HVAC professional to inspect the unit and fix the problem.
Conclusion
When your furnace develops problems, you have to fix it the problems as soon as possible to avoid putting your house at the risk of catching fire. To prevent your unit from developing problems regularly hire a home heating repair professional at least once a year to inspect and fix any problems that your unit might be having. You should keep your unit in top shape by keeping it clean. When cleaning, give close attention to the filters and motor.
