Furnace Repair in NewRichmond, WI
Don’t Let A Cold Winter Night Get You Shivering
While residents of New Richmond have learned how to survive through even the coldest of winter nights, without a working furnace, you might find yourself in an incredibly uncomfortable situation. Help keep that situation from occurring by making sure your furnace is ready for whatever comes your way. One way to stay prepared is by making sure you have a company you can trust ready to step in and provide any repairs you might need at any time. With Hurlburt Heating, AC, & Plumbing, you can trust that your furnace is in great hands. Reach out by calling or through email to get started with furnace repair services in New Richmond, WI.
Do I Need To Replace My Furnace Or Can I Just Repair It?
It can be hard to decide when you should replace your furnace instead of just repairing it. If you’ve had more repair needs than normal, it’s likely that you are really struggling with this question! While we can’t make the decision for you, we would advise that you take a few things into consideration to help you make the decision on your own. First, consider how old the unit is. While furnaces can last anywhere between 15 & 20 years, even furnaces around the 10-year mark could be more cost-effective to replace if they are giving you trouble. In that same vein, consider how frequently you are needing to repair your furnace. While a tune-up once a year and a repair every few years is normal, if you are having to call multiple times a year, replacing the unit early might end up saving you significant money in the long run. Finally, check and see if you still have a warranty on your unit. While most manufacturers are generally reliable, there is always a chance that your unit is simply defunct. If your unit is only a couple of years old but has already proven to be a problem, you might be able to have it replaced free of charge with the manufacturer’s warranty. Want more advice on your furnace? Give Hurlburt a call and we can talk you through your options.
When Can I Know My Furnace Needs To Be Repaired?
Without being an expert in heating systems, it can be tricky to figure out if and when your furnace needs to be repaired. There might be minute changes or signs that can occur soon after your furnace is damaged. But oftentimes, these signs go unnoticed because they aren’t being looked for. At Hurlburt, we want to set you up for successful furnace ownership and maintenance, which is why we’ve collected these signs that you can start watching for to help know when your furnace needs repair. Take a look at these signs your furnace might need some help:
Cold Air Blowing Out Of Your Vents
One obvious sign that your furnace has stopped working is if cold air is blowing out of your vents when you’ve turned on the heat. This can denote any number of things, but most definitely it shows that your furnace is not producing the warm air it is supposed to be distributing throughout the house.
Longer Heating Cycles/Continuous Heating Cycles
Your furnace works in cycles that typically last anywhere from 3 to 15 minutes. During these cycles, your furnace produces and distributes warm air throughout your home. Normally, your furnace might cycle a few times each hour. However, if your furnace is damaged, it might start running longer cycles, or it might begin cycling much more frequently per hour. If you start to notice an uptick in how often or how long your furnace is cycling, you might want to call out for an inspection as soon as possible.
An Unexplainably High Electric Bill
Have you received an energy bill that is significantly higher than normal? Can you not think of a cause for this increase? Then there is a good chance your furnace is to blame. When your furnace isn’t working properly, it is likely burning off energy inefficiently and running more frequently. With this combination, you will almost always see an increase in your energy bill.
While these signs are common when your furnace is damaged, there are many other signs that something might be going on with your heating system. Anytime you have a question about your furnace, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We would love to talk with you and learn more about the signs you might be noticing. Contact us today and we can help immediately.
What Counts As A Furnace Emergency?
At Hurlburt, we are proud to offer our community emergency furnace repair services in New Richmond, WI. But you might be wondering what exactly counts as an emergency. When talking about emergency furnace repair, the threshold that can help you decide whether or not you can wait until the morning to call depends on the outside temperature. If it’s only a little chilly outside, then you can likely bundle up for the night and call us when our store opens in the morning. However, we know that New Richmond can get much colder than ‘just a little chilly’. As a rule of thumb, if the outside temperature is below freezing and your furnace goes out, it is worth it to call for emergency furnace repair. And if you have vulnerable people groups in your home—such as the ill, the elderly, and infants—that should change to any time your furnace goes out in the winter. We take furnace emergencies seriously, so when you need your furnace repaired immediately, call us first.
Call Us Today For Furnace Repair in New Richmond, WI
Since 1959, Hurlburt has been serving the New Richmond community with reliable service and repair, and we aren’t stopping anytime soon. Whether your furnace needs a quick tune-up, or the entire system needs to be replaced, you can depend on our team to make sure your home is taken care of with expert care.
