{"id":658,"date":"2021-01-04T11:00:44","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T16:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/?p=658"},"modified":"2025-12-04T09:37:56","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T14:37:56","slug":"are-you-experiencing-any-of-these-common-heating-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heaters\/are-you-experiencing-any-of-these-common-heating-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Experiencing Any of These Common Heating Problems?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Are-You-Experiencing-Any-of-These-Common-Heating-Problems-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Man shivering on a couch in a cold room, possibly needing furnace repair.\" class=\"wp-image-660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Are-You-Experiencing-Any-of-These-Common-Heating-Problems-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Are-You-Experiencing-Any-of-These-Common-Heating-Problems-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Are-You-Experiencing-Any-of-These-Common-Heating-Problems.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re using a gas furnace, electric heat pump, or\nsome other type of central heating system, your heater is a complex piece of\nmachinery. When caring for an appliance as important as this you are going to\nneed one thing\u2014professional help. Trained and experienced HVAC technicians, such\nas the folks on our team, will help ensure that your heating system runs as\nefficiently and effectively as possible, for as <em>long <\/em>as possible. We do this through professional and accurate\ninstallation, reliable repairs, and diligent maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still though, even with all this, repair needs <em>do <\/em>crop up. No heating system is\nindestructible! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a central heating system, but especially if you\u2019re using a furnace, then this blog post is for you. Below, we have uncovered some signs that your furnace is suffering. These problems are relatively common\u2014enough so that they\u2019re what we get called for the most\u2014so we can tell you what\u2019s probably going on, and you can count on us to fix it. You can also check out<a href=\"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heaters\/beware-these-signs-you-need-heating-repairs\/\"> common signs you need heating repairs<\/a> to stay ahead of more serious issues. Read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the common signs that your furnace needs repair or maintenance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A furnace may need repair or maintenance if you notice any of the following signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persistent unpleasant or acrid odors coming from the furnace after startup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issues with the pilot light: flame is yellow or orange instead of steady blue, or the pilot light won\u2019t stay lit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The furnace produces no heat,\u00a0 your home stays cold even when the system is running<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uneven heating, weak airflow, or certain rooms staying colder than others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent \u201cshort-cycling\u201d (the furnace turns on and off too often), which may signal thermostat issues, airflow problems, or internal control malfunctions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strange noises,\u00a0 rattling, banging, squealing or humming,\u00a0 which can indicate loose components, blower motor problems, or ignition issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Spot the Most Common Furnace Problems Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A struggling furnace does not always show obvious signs of\nthose struggles. We want to stress that it\u2019s a good idea to have a professional\ntechnician take a look at your furnace each year. Professional maintenance\ntune-ups allow us to thoroughly inspect, clean, and adjust the system to ensure\ngreat, reliable performance. It also allows us to catch the following repair\nneeds before they turn into operational emergencies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign #1: Unpleasant Smells<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that it\u2019s normal to detect unpleasant odors\nright when you turn your furnace on for the first time each heating season?\nDust has to burn off the coils and other components as the furnace cycles on,\nso you may smell this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if this smell persists for more than a few days, or if it\u2019s strong and acrid, it\u2019s time to shut off your furnace and give us a call. You might be dealing with a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heaters\/dont-let-your-furnace-suffer-from-this-dangerous-problem\/\"> serious and dangerous furnace issue<\/a> and it\u2019s best for your safety and comfort that you reach out to a pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign #2: Pilot Light Problem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The pilot light is essential to the function of a\ngas-powered furnace. It is also an easy place to detect if there is a problem\nwith the furnace. For example, a pilot light that is yellow or orange means the\nsystem is suffering from a lack of oxygen, which can signal a problem with the\nexhaust. Contact our professionals if you suspect you have a pilot light\nproblem! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign #3: No Heat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a major one\u2014after all, the whole reason you even <em>have <\/em>a furnace is so that it will provide your home with heat. No matter what the temperature is outside, if you find that your home is chillier than it should be and your furnace just doesn\u2019t seem to be keeping up, there may be a problem with the system internally. Alternatively, you might have a problem with the ductwork or the thermostat. If the system is older and underperforming, it might be time to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/heaters\/when-to-replace-your-furnace-its-not-when-you-think\/\"> consider replacing your aging furnace unit<\/a>. The only way to know for sure is to give our pros a call!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For expert <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"heater service in Holland, OH (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/service-areas\/holland-oh-heating-air-conditioning-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\">heater service in Holland, OH<\/a> reach out to &#8220;Your Comfort Specialists&#8221; here at <a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AW Heating &amp; Cooling (opens in a new tab)\">AW Heating &amp; Cooling<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your heater is aging, you skipped maintenance, or wear and tear has simply begun to take hold, you may need one of these heater repairs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97],"tags":[103,141,128,140],"class_list":["post-658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heaters","tag-heater-repair","tag-heater-service","tag-holland","tag-ohio"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=658"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/658\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1712,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/658\/revisions\/1712"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.awheatingandcooling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}