San Jose Heater Repair

Sometimes, it's pretty obvious that something is wrong with your heater, like when it simply won't turn on. Other times, it may be less clear. Have you ever asked yourself whether a noise your heater was making was completely normal? Ever wondered what a certain smell from your heater meant, and maybe put off calling a heating company just in case it turned out to be nothing? Then the information below is for you!

Your heater needs to be serviced if you have noticed the following:

• Smells of natural gas, burning plastic, or ozone. A musty burnt-dust smell at the start of the season is normal and should quickly go away on its own, but if you smell a persistent burning or rotten egg odor, immediately shut off your heater and call for repairs. A natural gas leak or an overheating system presents a serious danger to you and your home.
• Higher utility bills. If your heater seems to be running all the time but it's still too cold in your house, you're wasting a lot of money on energy that isn't actually getting you the comfort you want. Your heater may need a maintenance or repair service, or if it's more than 15 years old (give or take), you might need to consider replacing it.
• Loud banging, squealing, or grinding noises. Every heating system makes some sound when running, but it should be a gentle hum in the background. Anything more aggressive sounding than that indicates a mechanical problem that needs to be addressed by a San Jose heater repair professional.
• Heater is blowing cool/cold air. This one is pretty obvious; if your heater isn't doing its job, call for service! You may have an issue with your electric heating element or pilot light, or more likely you may have a clogged filter that is restricting proper airflow through the system. Not only is this terrible for your heater, it's also bad for your indoor air quality as well.