In an ideal world, you will know your furnace needs to be repaired some time during the summer months, when you have less need of it. Or, even better, you have scheduled regular check-ins to make sure that your furnace is in working order. However, often the case ends up being that a homeowner does not realize they need furnace repair until it is too late — whether it be that you try to fire up the heat in the first few weeks of chilly weather, or, even worse, it breaks in the middle of the winter season, right when you need it the most.

Regardless of when you notice the problem, the best answer for when you should be getting a furnace repair is that you should get it as soon as you notice you need one.

However, maybe your furnace hasn’t broken yet, but you have some concerns. In that case, here are some signs to look out for in case you are worried your furnace might be on its way out:

Higher than normal energy bills. If your energy bill has reached unprecedented heights, you are likely looking at a furnace that is inefficiently heating your home.

Your home takes a long time to heat up. This is another sign that your furnace is heating your home inefficiently and may need repair or replacement.

Strange noises. If you’re hearing strange noises every time you turn on your furnace, this is another sign that something may be wrong.

The most important thing to remember is that if you suspect something is wrong with your furnace, it is always best to get it checked out as soon as possible, to ensure you aren’t left hanging when you really need heat. If you think you may need furnace repair, please contact us to schedule a check-in.