Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Binghamton, NY, because the two fail in completely different ways. Heat pumps tend to ice over when defrost stops working, get stuck in cooling when a reversing valve fails, or quietly lean on the electric backup strips, at several times the normal operating cost, when the outdoor unit dies. Gas furnaces usually come down to the flame sensor: once oxide coats it, the burners light but the flame cannot be proven, so the board cuts the gas and locks out after three tries. After that, the usual suspects are cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors at the end of their life.
Most of our service calls are for Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Watch for these telltale signs:
- The furnace clicking and trying to light but shutting back down
- A loud boom when the burners light, which points to delayed ignition
- Cold air, or no air at all, when the thermostat calls for heat
- Cold rooms in one part of the house while others are comfortable
- Higher heating bills with less comfort to show for them
- Strange smells from the vents, especially rotten egg or burning
- A heat pump's outdoor unit encased in frost or ice
- Frequent on-off cycles that never bring rooms up to temperature
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. Don't wait, call (607) 200-5171 and we'll take a look right away.
