Heater Repair in Alexandria

A broken heater doesn’t always come as a shock. While there are times when heater malfunctions and emergencies arrive without a hint of warning, there are many occasions when you can predict that your heater will fail. Instead of having to face the cost of replacing your heater when it has completely broken down, our skillful experts can repair and revitalize your entire heater to ensure that any minor problems are fixed.

Some of the most important warning signals to look out for include:

• A yellow or flickering burner flame – If you notice that your burner flame is no longer its typical blue color but has changed to yellow, this is a sign to take immediate action. Yellow flames are often indicative that poisonous carbon monoxide is present, which is usually fatal to occupants who breathe it in. Immediately call one of our technicians and try to get out of your home after opening up the windows and doors to stay safe until we arrive.
• Strange noises and odors – As heating systems become more worn and torn with age, they often start making strange sounds, including rattling, banging, hissing, or squealing. If these noises are persistent, you will need to have a technician check out whether the motor or blower assemblies have failed. Bad smells can also show that an electrical wire has frayed, or that something is burning within the fan system. Using your senses can help alert you that something is definitely wrong.
• Short cycling – Yet another indication of heater failure is when your systems keep kicking on and off for brief periods of time. What this means is that your heat exchanger has most likely overheated and has then led the entire system to be shut down to momentarily “recuperate.” As short cycling continues to occur, it eventually diminishes the efficiency of your entire heater, as well as costs lots of extra money due to wasted energy.