When your furnace won’t start, the idea of DIY furnace repair in Auburn, California, can appear extremely overwhelming.

Thankfully, if you find you need help from a heating and cooling pro in Auburn, California, Forster Heating is here to assist you! We service most types and brands of heating systems and also provide emergency furnace repair.

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If it’s time for a new heating system instead of repair, Forster Heating also delivers energy-efficient furnace installation in Auburn, California.

While you’re chatting with us, think about a regular furnace maintenance plan that may assist in avoiding unnecessary repairs and give you peace of mind during the colder months. We can advise you as to how regularly your furnace should have a scheduled maintenance visit from one of our certified pros.

How do you know if your home needs heating repair? Read our easy guide below.

8 Warning Signs You Need Furnace Repair

1. Some rooms in your home are colder than others.

Your furnace should heat your entire home. If it doesn’t and some rooms in your home are too cold, reach out to one of our HVAC technicians for furnace maintenance or repair.

2. Your home’s energy bills increase suddenly.

If you don’t seem to be using your furnace more, but your home heating bills are rising much more than they should, it could be that your furnace is losing efficiency and requires repair.

3. Strange sounds come from the furnace.

All HVAC systems make some noise, but if your furnace starts to make weird noises—especially clanging—it’s a sign you should get it examined by an expert.

4. Your heating system keeps turning off and on.

Called short cycling, a furnace that is continually starting and stopping instead of turning on and running steadily through its cycle most likely requires repair from a skilled HVAC technician like the team members at Forster Heating.

5. The heating system won’t start.

If your furnace will not start, that’s without a doubt a sign you should get HVAC repair. If it turns out you need furnace replacement, our HVAC repair technicians in Auburn can help you select a new eco-friendly furnace that’s right for your home.

6. Water leaking around your heating and cooling system.

Any type of water pooling around your furnace is a sign there’s something wrong that needs prompt HVAC repair. We’ll offer a diagnosis and present your repair options, so you can select which course of action is right for your home and budget.

7. There’s a weird smell coming from your heating system.

Furnaces shouldn’t cause unpleasant odors. If there’s a persistent foul smell coming from your furnace, it’s a sign you should seek repair. If you think you smell gas or a sulfur smell, it could be a gas leak and requires immediate action: evacuate your home right away and reach out to get help once you are safe.

8. Insufficient airflow out of your home’s vents.

From problems with your air ducts to something wrong with your blower motor or a clogged furnace filter, insufficient or weak airflow from vents could be caused by a number of problems that may require HVAC repair, system maintenance or furnace installation.

Furnace Repair Frequently Asked Questions

You may notice uneven heating, unusual noises like banging, squealing, or rattling, frequent cycling, odd smells when the heat runs, or higher-than-expected heating costs. If your system struggles to maintain temperature, it’s smart to have a technician inspect it.

If you smell gas or a CO detector alerts, turn the furnace off, leave the home, and call your gas utility and a licensed HVAC professional. For minor symptoms, it’s often okay to run it briefly, but continued operation can worsen the damage.
This can happen due to incorrect thermostat mode, a dirty air filter, pilot or ignition problems, a dirty flame sensor, or overheating that triggers a safety limit. A technician can pinpoint the cause and recommend the right fix.
Many repairs can be completed in one visit, but the timeline depends on the type of failure, how easy the unit is to service, and parts availability. After diagnosing the problem, your technician can outline next steps and timing.
A furnace may be a better candidate for replacement if it breaks down often, is older and inefficient, or has a costly failure. If the problem is minor and the system has been well maintained, repair is often the most practical route. A pro can help you weigh efficiency, reliability, and long-term costs.

We Can Help with HVAC Repair

Followed our troubleshooting guide but your furnace still won’t work?

Call us today or contact us online. We’ll come out and diagnose the problem.

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