Check for Heating Repair Issues Now

Spring has finally arrived, and with it comes warmer temperatures and a reduced need for your heating system. Ironically, this is actually the time of the year when we tend to see a lot of heating repair calls. The system has run for months on end in most cases, and problems that develop now reflect that wear and tear.

Accordingly, it’s a good idea to check your heating system now for signs that you need repairs. Doing so allows you to get an early jump on any problems before next fall, as wells as providing the whole of spring and summer to plan for repairs. That gives you the flexibility ot set the timetable and ensures that your heater will be ready to go when cold weather arrives.

Ideally, you should schedule a maintenance session for your heating system, which gives a technician the chance to go over the entire system and look for any problems. You should never attempt to formally diagnose a problem yourself (that requires proper training and licensing).

However, you might not need a maintenance session if you think your system already needs repairs, and while diagnosing a problem takes a professional, you can spot the signs that something is wrong and call in a professional. Specifically, look for the following signs of trouble in your heater:

• Low air flow, or air that doesn’t emerge from the vents as quickly as you’d expect.
• Reduced heating levels, or air that isn’t as warm as you expect.
• Strange noises that don’t match the hater’s normal functions.
• Short cycling, or turning on and off in a short period of time multiple times throughout the day.
• Higher bills, especially those that come without a corresponding increase in the amount of heat your home has used.

If you spot these problems, turn off your heater and call Bell Plumbing and Heating today. We serve homes throughout the Denver, CO area.