Common signs that your furnace needs to be repaired sooner rather than later include:

Rising Heating Bills

If the bottom line on your latest bill was a bit higher than usual, your furnace might be using more energy to run. An inefficient furnace will have to work harder, and is more likely to break down. Getting it repaired as soon as possible should bring your energy costs down.

Strange Odor Coming From the Furnace

This can be caused by natural gas leaks, electrical issues, dirty air filters, mold growth, overheating, vent problems, dampness, blockages or a cracked heat exchanger. Smells aren’t just annoying, they can be dangerous to your health. An experienced HVAC technician can investigate the cause of these odors. 

More Dust Than Usual

Check the air filter to see if it’s clogged. If it isn’t, you might have dust buildup in your ducts. Call Armor Air’s technicians to inspect your vents and fix whatever is causing the excess dust in your home.

Furnace is Under 10 Years Old

Furnaces that are maintained and repaired regularly should have a lifespan of up to 15 years. If your furnace is under 10 years old, repairing your furnace would make good financial sense.

We understand that you may not want to call us right away. There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot your furnace problem before bringing in the professionals from Armor Air. Check the following components for issues:

Furnace Filter

This is something that you should have on your calendar to check once a month. Clogged filters impact airflow and can also be a fire hazard. A rule of thumb is to change your air filters every three months, but it’s good to check monthly to see how quickly they’re filling up so you can develop a consistent habit. 

Circuit Breaker

If it seems like your thermostat is working, but the furnace isn’t responding, there may have been an unexpected power surge or outage. Check the fuse box, and throw the switch to see if it restarts your furnace.

Service Switch

If the power to your furnace is still not on, your service switch may have accidentally been switched off. It should be next to your furnace.

Thermostat

Check your thermostat for an error message or a setting change that might impact your HVAC’s ability to change from heating to cooling. Consult your owner’s manual if this appears to be the problem. Also, make sure the thermostat is set to “heat” and not “cool.” Although it may seem silly, it happens more often than than you’d think. 

Thermostat Batteries

If your thermostat has gone dark, it may need new batteries. Pop in the replacement batteries and if things go back to normal, you won’t even need us to pay you a visit.

There isn’t anyone who wants to be cold all through the winter because their furnace is inefficient or broken down. Nobody likes to shake and shiver all night! That’s why routine preventive HVAC maintenance is so crucial for every homeowner. Not only does it decrease the likelihood of a sudden breakdown, but also saves you on unnecessary furnace repair costs.

However, if you do find that your heating system is malfunctioning in the middle of a frigid winter night, remember that you have good friends in the HVAC industry that can provide emergency furnace repair.

Just call us, 24/7/365, and we’ll send one of our skilled HVAC technicians to your Indianapolis area home to assess the situation and resolve any problems. We care about the comfort and safety of your family and consider it a privilege to help.

Whatever the problem with your furnace is, the professionals at Armor Air can expertly assess the system, determine the cause of the inefficiency, and offer effective furnace repair solutions that suit your budget.

Armor Air is very proud to serve the greater Indianapolis area with high-quality HVAC, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality products and services. We care about our friends and neighbors in this area and feel very privileged to help maintain comfort and safety in their homes.

Please don’t hesitate to call our polite and approachable team today. We have a ton of experience with most brands and models of air conditioners, gas furnaces, and any other heating and cooling systems.

Or if you like, you may always Schedule Service Online 24/7. Either way, we are always here and excited to make you our next super-satisfied customer. Our furnace repair technicians always do what’s right to earn your long-term trust.