Winter is here and with it comes the cold and flu season. To make sure you stay healthy, you need to keep your home at a comfortable temperature—not too hot or too cold! If you live in a house that has its own furnace, here's how to tell if yours needs attention:
Furnace running all the time.
If your furnace is running all the time, it could be a sign that it needs service.
If your furnace is running at night, during the day and at night, then that's an even more obvious sign.
Your home is cold.
It is important to be comfortable in your home, but it's not normal for you to have such a low temperature. The air conditioner or furnace may be working properly, but the temperature of your house is too low.
You smell gas.
If you smell gas, it's time to call in a professional hvac contractor. You can check for leaks by using a gas detector or turning off your furnace and leaving the house for at least 30 minutes. If there is no leak after this period of time, then your furnace may be working fine; but if there is still a strong odor when you return home, then it's possible that there is an issue with your system.
Furnace is noisy, or there are strange noises coming from your furnace.
You see rust or corrosion around the vents or ducts.
If you see rust or corrosion around the vents or ducts, this is a sign of a problem. Rust and corrosion can cause gas leaks that are dangerous for both you and your home.
If you see any of the signs above, it's time to call an HVAC professional in Toronto.
Furnaces are a big investment--and they should be maintained by professionals who can keep them operating efficiently for as long as possible. If you're not sure whether or not your furnace needs attention, don't hesitate to call one of our technicians today!