When your furnace refuses to start, the idea of DIY furnace repair in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, can seem pretty daunting.
However, if you realize you need help from a heating and cooling pro in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Ilten's can take care of the repairs for you! We fix most types and brands of heating systems and also provide emergency furnace repair.
If it’s time for a new heating system instead of repair, Ilten's also offers top-quality furnace installation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
While you’re talking with us, think about a regular furnace maintenance plan that may assist in avoiding unnecessary repairs and increase your system efficiency. We can advise you as to how regularly your furnace should be examined by one of our certified pros.
How do you know if your home needs heating repair? Use the easy guide below.
8 Signs You Need Furnace Repair
1. Some areas of your home won’t get warm.
Your furnace should warm your entire home. If it’s not and some areas in your home stay too cold, call one of our HVAC technicians for furnace maintenance or repair.
2. You start having high energy bills for no reason.
If you don’t seem to be using your furnace more, but your home heating bills are suddenly higher than they should, it could be that your furnace is struggling and is due for repair.
3. Loud sounds come from the furnace.
All home comfort systems make some noise, but if your furnace begins making weird noises—especially grinding—it’s a sign you should have it examined by an expert.
4. Your heating system constantly turns off and on.
Known as short cycling, a furnace that keeps starting and stopping instead of turning on and completing its cycle most likely demands repair from a skilled HVAC technician like the team members at Ilten's.
5. The heating system won’t turn on.
If your furnace will not start, that’s without a doubt a sign you need HVAC repair. If it turns out you need furnace replacement, our heating specialists in Cedar Rapids can help you select a new high-efficiency furnace that’s right for your home.
6. Water leaks around your heating system.
Any type of water leaking from your furnace is a sign there’s something amiss that needs prompt HVAC repair. We’ll provide a diagnosis and present your repair options, so you can choose which course of action is right for your home and budget.
7. Your furnace is making an unpleasant small.
Furnaces shouldn’t cause unpleasant odors. If there’s a persistent foul smell coming from your furnace, it’s a sign you need repair. If you think you smell gas or a sulfur smell, it could be a gas leak and calls for immediate action: evacuate your home right away and contact us for help once you are safe.
8. Not enough air is coming from vents in your home.
From problems with your ventilation system to something wrong with your furnace’s blower motor or a clogged furnace filter, insufficient or weak airflow from vents can be caused by a number of problems that may require HVAC repair, system maintenance or furnace installation.
We Can Help with HVAC Repair
Followed our troubleshooting guide but your furnace still won’t work?
Call us today at 319-208-2351 or contact us online. We’ll come out and figure out the problem.