{"id":1873,"date":"2023-01-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=1873"},"modified":"2023-01-13T11:51:09","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T16:51:09","slug":"4-emergency-heating-repair-situations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/4-emergency-heating-repair-situations\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Emergency Heating Repair Situations"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Although Louisiana residents don\u2019t use their heaters nearly as much as their air conditioners, you want your heater to work when you need it. With our usually mild winters, it\u2019s easier to overlook a heater that isn\u2019t functioning at peak performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are some heater scenarios that when they happen, shouldn\u2019t be ignored. From unusual noises and smells to a system that\u2019s short cycling, here are 4 signs that you may need emergency heating repair in your Man<\/a>deville, LA <\/a>home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Heater Doesn\u2019t Turn On<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should be able to count on your heater for consistent warmth when the weather turns cold. If temperatures have dropped and your heater won\u2019t even turn on, this warrants an emergency so we can get your heater running as quickly as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps the system turns on and seems to be working, but there\u2019s no noticeable warm air leaving the vents and your home remains the same temperature. This could be caused by a blocked duct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Your Heater Keeps Turning Off<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with a heater that turns itself off before it completes a heating cycle is just as annoying\u2013and potentially dangerous\u2013as a heater that won\u2019t turn on in the first place. This situation is called short cycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short cycling means that something is interfering with the heater\u2019s ability to complete a heating cycle and it\u2019s a sign that you\u2019re flirting with a breakdown. Short cycling can happen because the furnace is overheating. It also puts enormous stress on the heater and should be addressed ASAP to avoid a complete breakdown in service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  There Are Unusual Noises<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The only noise your heater should make is the sound of it turning off and on and air flowing from the vents. If you\u2019re noticing some new, loud, and unusual noises, this can indicate a slew of issues. Strange noises that you may hear include banging, rattling, screeching, scraping, hissing, grating, and clicking. This last noise is one that you want to pay particular attention to and here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hear the clicking sound when you initially turn the heater on, when the igniter isn\u2019t getting gas, it\u2019ll make a clicking noise as it tries to spark a flame. The ignitor will keep clicking as it tries and fails to ignite. This could indicate that there\u2019s a clogged gas valve or there could be a dangerous leak in the gas line. You should turn the heater off and call us for emergency repairs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you hear the clicking sounds at the end of a heating cycle after the blower motor turns off, this could indicate that there are cracks in the furnace\u2019s metal heat exchanger<\/a>. These micro-cracks aren\u2019t visible to the eye but they could be letting carbon monoxide gas seep into your home. If you smell sulfur or rotten eggs and your carbon monoxide alarm is going off, this is a situation that warrants turning the heater off and calling for emergency repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re here to help with any HVAC emergencies you may encounter. When you need it done right, <\/strong>contact Professional Heating & Air.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

From unusual noises and smells to a system that\u2019s short cycling, here are 4 signs that you may need emergency heating repair in your Mandeville, LA home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[194,124,109],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1873"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1873"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1873\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1875,"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1873\/revisions\/1875"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}