Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, often simply shortened to HVAC, is critical to the overall safety and comfort of your household. When it's running smoothly, you may take it for granted but when something goes wrong and your home's climate control waivers or stops working altogether, you realize how essential your HVAC systems really are.
At Simcoe Muskoka Home Comfort, we provide timely and professional emergency repair services. Whether it's your furnace, heat pump, air conditioner, boiler, or water heater that's stopped operating at peak performance, we'll be there to set things right in any season and at any hour of the day or night.
That being said, if your HVAC has stopped working, there are also some steps you can take yourself, even before picking up the phone to call our capable team. Below, we've provided a brief overview of some of the common signs that may indicate your HVAC system is malfunctioning and what to do next:
Signs of Malfunctioning HVAC
Not every HVAC issue is an emergency, but the symptoms below typically indicate that all is not well. Closely monitor the following:
- Weak Airflow - Air is coming out of your vents but not with the force or volume you'd expect.
- Unexpected Temperature Issues - Warm air is coming out when you'd expect cold air or vice versa.
- Temperature Inconsistencies - Rooms in your home are too warm or too cold with no obvious explanation.
- Strange Noises - You're hearing bangs, screeches, or other unexpected noises coming from your furnace, AC system, or other HVAC components.
- Unusual Odours - A smoky smell or other foul odours are permeating your home.
- Leaks - Your AC unit or another HVAC system component is actively dripping or leaking.
- Short Cycling - Your HVAC system is repeatedly shutting off and on more frequently than expected.
- Rising Energy Bills - You notice that your energy bills are steadily increasing month after month but you can't explain why.
Troubleshooting Steps
If you notice one or more of the indicators listed above, it's probably time to take action. You can start by going through the simple troubleshooting steps below:
- Check the Power Supply - It may sound obvious, but sometimes fixing your HVAC issues is as easy as plugging in your system or flipping a switch on your circuit breaker. It never hurts to double-check!
- System Reset - Sometimes rebooting a computer fixes its glitches, and the same can be true for HVAC systems. If your HVAC issues involve digital components, try resetting them and starting over.
- Faulty Thermostat Programming - If your HVAC system isn't behaving the way you think it should, it's essential to confirm that no one has accidentally changed a thermostat setting. Sometimes that's all it takes to solve the problem!
- Filter Issues - A dirty air filter can slow down or even halt your HVAC system. Be sure to check, clean, and change filters regularly as recommended by the manufacturer.
- Blocked Vents - Vents should be free of furniture, carpets, and other obstructions to ensure optimal airflow and circulation through your home's air ducts.
It is important to maintain your air conditioner before malfunction happens, take a look at these maintenance tips.
Importance of Professional Help
Has your HVAC stopped working properly? Have you already tried all the tips listed above? If the issue doesn't seem to have a straightforward resolution, it's time to call Simcoe Muskoka Home Comfort. Let us know what the problem is and one of the qualified and experienced HVAC technicians will be at your door as quickly as possible. We look forward to serving you!
