{"id":945,"date":"2023-01-30T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-30T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/?p=945"},"modified":"2023-02-01T11:29:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T16:29:12","slug":"classic-signs-that-you-need-heater-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/heating-service\/classic-signs-that-you-need-heater-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic Signs That You Need Heater Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1156282625_1920x1173-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1156282625_1920x1173-1-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"thermostats-showing-extreme-heat-and-extreme-cold\" class=\"wp-image-946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1156282625_1920x1173-1-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1156282625_1920x1173-1-1024x626.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1156282625_1920x1173-1-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1156282625_1920x1173-1-1536x938.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.englishairinc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/iStock-1156282625_1920x1173-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Your heater keeps the house warm, your family comfortable, and works so well that it almost fades into the background. Until it doesn\u2019t. Until one day when you really notice that it\u2019s not quite up to snuff, but you can\u2019t exactly figure out why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you become hyper-aware of your heater, it\u2019s usually a sign that something\u2019s off that you just can\u2019t quite put your finger on. Let\u2019s help you find out if you need <a href=\"\/service-areas\/apopka-fl-hvac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">heating service in Apopka, FL<\/a> based on a few different signals your heater might be giving you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For Some Reason, Your Electric Bill Increased (Again)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first sign of a failing heater isn\u2019t a loud noise or a funky smell\u2013it\u2019s unusual heating bills. You can check your energy rate to determine whether or not your energy provider increased costs on their end, but if not, it means something in your home is becoming a power hog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the time, it\u2019s the larger systems that draw more power. You\u2019re not going to notice if your laptop charger is on the fritz and taking a little more energy to fill your laptop battery. Those differences would be nominal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your heater is doing its job, but it\u2019s taking more and more energy to do it each time, something isn\u2019t right. You need to call for repair, and a technician will determine what the exact problem is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Some Spots Are Hot, Some Are Cold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Uneven heating is another huge signal that something isn\u2019t right with your heater. It\u2019s supposed to be balanced and help heat your entire house at once, not just select areas (unless you have zone control, but that\u2019s a different topic entirely).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your house is heating unevenly, it\u2019s either a blockage in the ducts (which is highly unlikely) or your heating system is lacking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There could be a problem with the airflow, fan speed, or a multitude of other factors. It\u2019s difficult to diagnose without a technician opening up your heater and determining the exact problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Loud, Unsettling Sounds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a furnace, you\u2019re used to some odd sounds at startup. But they go away relatively fast, then you\u2019re left with near-silent operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it continues to make noise after that, it could be an issue. Problems can arise from certain noises such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Loud banging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whirring or metallic screeching sound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-pitched noises<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loud buzzing or humming<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distant chirping coming from inside your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Different sounds point to different troubles, though some can be life-threatening if you have a combustion-based heating system. These sounds can sometimes happen first before you notice any real change in the way your heater operates. Consider these sounds to be precursors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Wait on Heater Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Waiting to repair your heater means incurring more problems as time marches on. Don\u2019t make a bigger mess for yourself\u2013you can be proactive right now and let a technician determine whether you can repair your heater, or if it\u2019s time for a replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Contact English Air Inc.<\/strong><\/a><strong> for heating services to keep your home heating system in top-notch condition all year long.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your heater isn&#8217;t acting like itself. It could be a number of things, but how do you know what to look for as the homeowner? 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