Since 2007, Central Heating has served Barrie and the surrounding communities, providing a one-stop solution for all your heating system services and repairs. If your furnace is in desperate need of maintenance or you’re ready for a furnace replacement, we can help.
We work with most major brands, including Rheem, Navien, Mits, Astria, Lennox, Iron Strike, and IBC.
Contact us whenever you need 24 hour heating repair service or general heater repair.
When to Call a Heating Service Company for Emergency Help
There are few things worse when winter temperatures plummet than for your heater to give out – except for it to give out after regular business hours when getting a repair technician is nearly impossible.
While not every heater problem warrants calling a heating contractor for emergency repair, here are situations where you won’t want to wait, especially if facing possible days without heat.
Your Heater is Putting Out Cold or Lukewarm Air
One of the most obvious signs you need immediate heater repair is if the system is putting out cold air or can’t get the air to the desired temperature. Before calling for help, check the pilot light or the power connection and ensure the thermostat is set to heating mode. If everything checks out and you still can’t get hot air, call for help.
Weak Airflow
When your heater runs in top form, you should get strong airflow from the vents. If the airflow is weak, it usually means your heater is working too hard to do its job, which can cause excess wear and tear and higher energy bills. Inadequate airflow often results from blocked ducts, clogged air filters, or mechanical problems.
Foul Odors
The air coming out of your heater should have a neutral smell. So, if you notice that your house suddenly smells musty or moldy, call for emergency repair as soon as possible. A system infected with mold can spread germs and other pathogens throughout the house, causing people to become ill.
Loud Noise During Operation
It’s normal for a heater to make an ambient sound like white noise when running, but when you hear loud grinding, squealing, rattling, or clicking, it’s wise to call a 24 hour heating repair service or risk costly damage to your system.
How Long Will You Have to Wait?
The factor determining whether you should call for help now or wait to schedule an appointment is how long you will have to wait without heat? If the temperatures drop below freezing and you’re facing days without a heater, it’s crucial to the health and safety of your family to call for emergency repair now.
Central Heating is ready to help 24 hours a day with live operators to answer your call.
How Heating Maintenance Saves You Money
Your heating system is a complex machine, and like all machines, it requires routine maintenance to keep it running well and repair minor issues as they arise.
Unfortunately, many homeowners neglect heater maintenance and don’t realize how much it can save them money and aggravation.
Here are the top reasons why you should perform annual heating maintenance.
Fewer Repairs
Heaters don’t typically alert you that something’s wrong as it happens, which means the system may appear to be functioning correctly, but in fact, you have a growing problem. During routine tune-ups and maintenance, a professional HVAC technician will spot these minor issues and fix them before they have the chance to wreak havoc down the line.
Longer System Lifespan
Frequent maintenance adds years to your heater’s lifespan by repairing misaligned parts and failing electrical systems, which wear a heater down quicker than intended.
Improved Efficiency Means Lower Utility Bills
A well-maintained heater runs significantly more efficiently than one that’s been ignored. Higher efficiency means the system uses less energy to do its job and less money from your pocket every month in heating expenses.
If you’ve ignored your heating maintenance, there’s still time to get it back into top shape by calling Central Heating and booking an appointment.
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Our 24 Hour Heating Repair Service
Many companies advertise emergency repair services, but you get an answering machine more often than not when you call, which is aggravating when facing an emergency heating problem.
At Central Heating, you can call us 24 hours a day and speak to a live operator in the office. We give you peace of mind knowing that help is just a phone call away, no matter the time.
