Furnace Repair in Newport, MN

Throughout the summer months in Newport temperatures can soar above an uncomfortable  84.2°F, but as is the case with a lot of the cities in Minnesota that we work in, Newport can have some wild temperature fluctuations and drop as low as 10.4°F in winter.

Naturally, you’re only going to be using your AC system when temperatures are that high throughout summer, so try to use this time to think about scheduling furnace repairs so that when the temperature plummets again you’re able to stay warm – especially considering how clogged your furnace’s air filters can become during summer from all the humidity that stems from the Mississippi River.

You might not think a lot of the ostensibly minor issues with your furnace require repairs at first (things like banging sounds, and the like), but if you’re dealing with something more serious like a corroded heat exchanger – again, this is something that’s fairly regular throughout Newport because of how high the humidity is – then you’re at risk of much more dangerous issues like fatal carbon monoxide leaks.

At Hurlburt, we are proud to be servicing homes and providing furnace repair services throughout the Newport region, so whether you’re dealing with insufficient heating or a faulty thermostat, we’ve seen every sort of problem heating systems can face and know how to rectify them – get in touch with our expert HVAC professionals now at 651-571-8513 to get the ball rolling.

How Do I Know When My Furnace Needs Repairs? 

You don’t need to be an HVAC expert to know that your furnace shouldn’t be banging constantly when in use, but there are still a great deal of other complications with your furnace that might not be so easy to spot:

• Heightened Heat or Energy Bills

• Weird Sounds Coming From Your Furnace

• Inconsistent Heating in Certain Rooms (Cold Spots)

• Yellow or Flickering Burner Flames

• Frequent On/Off Cycling

Why Is Furnace Maintenance So Crucial?

A lot of the issues mentioned in the previous section – whether it’s frequent on/off cycling or inconsistent heating – can obviously be pretty frustrating and can even result in higher energy bills. Things like flickering burner flames, while not immediately evident as problematic, can cause pretty significant issues for your furnace, too – fortunately, our team of HVAC experts here at Hurlburt are able to handle all of these issues with our regular maintenance services so they don’t escalate into something worse:

• A More Energy Efficient Furnace

• Far Greater Reliability 

• A Much Longer Lifespan

• The Ability to Prevent Safety Risks

Most Common Furnace Issues in Newport, MN

Newport is naturally a pretty place to live, but there are plenty of geo-specific problems that this region of Minnesota can cause for your heating systems:

• Frequent On/Off Cycling:  From 10.4°F during winter to 84.2°F in summer, the major weather fluctuations that you experience while living in Newport can result in your furnace dealing with frequent cycling issues over time.
• Clogged Filters: Both Highway 10 and Highway 494 run directly through the middle of Newport and can result in high levels of traffic-related pollution – problem is, this can infiltrate your home and cause your furnace’s air filters to become clogged and run far less efficiently.
• Corroded Heat Exchangers: If you live in the area around Grove Street Overlook Park, your furnace’s heat exchanger is at a much higher risk of corroding because of all the humidity coming from the Mississippi River before it’s frozen over – resulting in potentially fatal carbon monoxide leaks.

Ensure You’re Staying Warm This Winter with Our Reliable Furnace Repair Services

Make sure you’ve been proactive with your furnace repairs and aren’t waiting until those below freezing temperatures in Newport are back before you’re thinking about fixing it – from basic ductwork replacements to potentially hazardous issues like a yellow furnace flame.

Chances are, we’ll be able to provide both a quick and simple fix for whatever problems we find, but this is often only true if you’ve been providing regular maintenance to your furnace and haven’t let any issues with it slowly get worse over time. Generally speaking, the more time that you leave these kinds of issues, the more likely it is that you’re probably going to need to upgrade your furnace altogether – this can obviously be pretty annoying if your current one was costly and just a couple of years old, but that just shows the power of regular maintenance.

To be truthful, though, I’d definitely recommend buying a new furnace anyway if the current one that you’re using is between 15-20 years old – when it starts to become older than this, the likelihood of it needing constant repairs is only going to increase more since general wear and tear will have it on its last legs.

So, if you’re currently using a relatively old furnace and are considering making a replacement, don’t hesitate to get in touch with of HVAC professionals today so we can install a new one in your house before winter – it’ll be far more cost-effective over time and will also reduce how many repairs you need to make.