Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Pompano Beach, FL, because the two fail in completely different ways. Heat pumps tend to freeze up when defrost stops working, get stuck in cooling when a reversing valve fails, or quietly lean on the electric backup strips, at several times the normal operating cost, when the outdoor unit dies. Gas furnaces usually come down to the flame sensor: once oxide coats it, the burners light but the flame cannot be proven, so the board cuts the gas and locks out after three tries. After that, the usual suspects are cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors at the end of their life.
The repair homeowners call us about most is Furnace Repair. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- Energy costs climbing even though the house feels colder
- A rotten-egg, burning, or musty smell once the heat kicks on
- Some rooms warm while others stay stubbornly cold
- A heat pump's outdoor unit encased in frost or ice
- Banging at startup caused by burners lighting late
- A furnace that tries to light, clicks, and then quits
- Frequent on-off cycles that never bring rooms up to temperature
- Cold air, or no air at all, when the thermostat calls for heat
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. Call (954) 246-9991 at the first sign of trouble.
