A furnace, referred to as a home heater, is a heating unit used to heat up a residential home or commercial building. Furnaces and home heaters are typically permanently installed and are the major component of a central heating system. The heat is produced usually by natural gas and electricity, but some are by propane, steam or hot water.
Furnace and Heater Repair and Diagnostic in Novato, CA Our Furnace and Heating Professionals are trained to conduct a thorough diagnostic on your unit first and foremost. Although new furnaces and heaters are pretty reliable and have a long life, there are a ton of parts inside the guts of your furnace and heater and all of them will fail over time. From bearings, valves, controls, sensors, motors, flame rectification systems, igniters and gas valves, you have to know what you are doing or you can cause major damage to your property. We can help support your decisions to extend the life of your furnace and heater. Some of the common issues found within furnace and heating units are as follows:
Large and Strange Banging Noises – there is no question that you are going to hear faint noises coming from your furnace and heater. Metal will expand and contract slightly when your furnace and heater turns on and off, but if you start to hear very large banging noises you need to call a professional immediately.
Lack of Heat – if you notice that your furnace is simply ineffective at heating your home up to normal temperatures, it could be something as simple as a thermostat issue, but could go as deep as having excessive debris in your system, problem with the heat exchanger or the blow motor. We will help you identify the issue and resolve it.
Heat Bill Spikes – if your heat bill spikes, you likely will need to have a professional come and diagnose what type of issue there is. Typically your energy provider will allow you to compare consumption year over year and if you see a major spike, that is a red flag to get a professional out to take a look.
Blower Issues – the blower will not turn off or there is a lack of airflow to the blower is a common issue.
Burner and Pilot Light Ignition - issues are common and caused by multiple issues that need to be looked at closely.
Filter maintenance – if you do not clean your filters regularly it can cause your system several inefficiencies all the way up to shutting down your entire system if the issue is bad enough.
Furnace or Heater Diagnostic in Novato, CA Regardless of the issue, we will find it. After we have identified the issue, our expert technicians will discuss options you have before conducting any work or going down a pathway. You will have full control of the Furnace and Heater decision-making process and have the full picture with approximate pricing so you can make the best decision for you.
Furnace and Heater Maintenance in Novato, CA The key to having your Furnace and Heater run efficiently is to conduct maintenance on the unit once a year. There are huge budget efficiencies you can find that will help to reduce your energy bill. One example of this is to change your air filters out every year. We are happy to schedule these routine maintenance programs for you.
Furnace and Heater Replacement and Installation in Novato, CA We will take the stress out of helping you make the decision of replacing you’re Furnace and Heater. This is a big decision and one that we do not take lightly. We understand the expense upfront can be tough, but you have to remember that the newer Furnace and Heaters are much more efficient and if you look at the energy savings and combine that into the equation, that may be the best decision for you long-term depending on your budget. We will help you make this big decision. Choosing the right Furnace and Heater is not a one-size-fits all model. There are going to be many factors to consider, including: brand, efficiency, budget, warranties, timing of heating, zone square footage, air flow calculations and more.