McDaniel Service, Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heating repair’

5 Sounds Your Heater Shouldn’t Make

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

Noises are all around us. They’re part of the ambiance of life. When you hear the rain hitting the roof or you notice the gentle whir of your HVAC system, these are all things that just make life a sensory experience. We’re not saying noises are good or bad, we’re just trying to say that noises usually mean something is happening, whether it’s a storm or something else.

Well, with HVAC systems, there are good noises and bad noises. Good noises are things like the clicking sound of the system gently turning on to start heating your home. Another good noise is the whoosh of air coming from your air vents, since it signals that the system is on and working as intended. Great!

However, there are some bad noises that signal the need for heating repair in Springfield, VA. These kinds of noises, the ones we’re about to talk about, should cause you concern and give you a good reason to call for help.

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Should You Repair Or Replace Your Heater

Monday, January 10th, 2022
rustic old furnace

Your heater has been having trouble lately and it has left you cold and, well, annoyed. You have every right to be annoyed too. You expect your system to keep up with your home comfort needs so when it fails at that job it is frustrating, to say the least.

This is especially true if it feels like you just got it repaired recently. If you did get your system fixed recently though it may be time to stop and reassess. Do you need another repair or is it time to replace an aging heater on its way out? Let’s look at some of the signs that it is time to let go of your old heater rather than trying to repair it again.

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