The 4 signs you need heating repair in Albuquerque this winter

Winter nights here in Albuquerque can get chilly. It's important to have a working furnace or heat pump in your home. However, problems do happen. In this blog, we'll review the most prominent signs you need heating repair from the professionals at Wagner.Need to contact our team? Give us a call at (505) 884-2822 or contact us online.

The 4 signs you need heating repair

Here are four of the most common signs that you need heating repair for your furnace or heat pump:

1. Frequent system cycling

This doesn't refer to your furnace taking a bicycle tour around Albuquerque. "Cycling" is when your furnace or heat pump is constantly turning on-and-off in rapid succession. This not only wastes energy, but can lead to extra wear-and-tear on your system. There are multiple causes for cycling, and it's important to call in an expert technician to inspect your system.Furnaces and heat pumps may have cycling issues because they're too large for your home (this is why professional heating installation is so important!) or because you have thermostat issues that are leading to your furnace getting the wrong temperature reading.

2. Your furnace or heat pump is making strange sounds

We wrote about this last month, and that's because strange noises are one of the most reliable indicators that you need furnace repair. If you hear something that isn't right, trust your instincts and call Wagner out for a furnace or heat pump inspection.Never ignore strange noises, or try to "tough" them out through the rest of the season. Doing so can lead to irreparable damage to your furnace or heat pump, leading to the new need for an entirely new system. Instead, contact the pros at Wagner.

3. You're experiencing system performance issues

If you have a working furnace or heat pump, it should be able to get your home to the temperature you've set on your thermostat. If it struggles to do so, then something is probably wrong. It's not just a matter of comfort: issues with performance can indicate that your furnace or heating system is on the verge of a full breakdown.First, see if hot air is coming out of the registers or vents in your home. If it's not, or your system is blowing cold air, that's your first indicator that something is wrong. Our technicians can determine if that "something" is the system itself or something off with your ducts.

4. Strange odors or other visual problems with the system

Your furnace or heat pump should not produce a strong, burning smell. Nor should it have a musty or moldy odor. If it is, that indicates that something is wrong, and that you need a professional tech to look at your system.Every home that has a furnace needs to keep carbon monoxide detectors up-to-date with fresh batteries during the winter. Over time, a furnace's heat exchanger can develop small cracks that can possibly release carbon monoxide into your home, putting you and your family in danger. If you suspect something is wrong with your heat exchanger, turn everything off and call Wagner.

Never try to remain your own furnace or heat pump

There are many things in your home that are suitable for DIY projects, from building a coffee table to painting your kitchen cabinets. Furnace repair is not one of them. Never attempt to repair your own furnace or heat pump.Not only could you make the problem worse, you could cause permanent damage to the system and—even worse—possibly put yourself at risk of electrocution or carbon monoxide poisoning. Always call a professional HVAC technician when there are signs you need heating repair.

Your heating professionals in Albuquerque and Santa Fe

When you need fast, reliable heating repair this winter — or when you observe the signs you need heating repair — contact the team at Wagner. We've been serving Albuquerque and Santa Fe for decades, and we're proud of our commitment to our customers.