{"id":1503,"date":"2023-02-13T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/?p=1503"},"modified":"2023-02-10T18:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T23:46:23","slug":"this-is-why-its-the-right-time-for-heater-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/heating-service\/this-is-why-its-the-right-time-for-heater-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"This is Why it\u2019s the Right Time for Heater Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Whether or not Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow (and this year, he did) we in Massachusetts know that winter does not end in March. But spring is <\/em>approaching! In a matter of weeks, the maple sap will be running, and the first early flowers won\u2019t be far behind. Does that mean you should let your heater limp along, hoping to postpone repairs until next fall? Definitely not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now is definitely the best time to schedule heating repair in Cambridge, MA<\/a> if you have any concerns about your heater\u2019s well-being and we\u2019ll explain why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Safety Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any problems with your heating system should be promptly addressed in order to ensure your safety. This is most important when your heating system is gas-fueled because gas leaks or carbon monoxide poisoning can result when a malfunctioning heater is not repaired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But electric heaters are not free of safety risks either. Because of the amount of electricity being used and the complexity of the system, short circuits and electrical fires can occur if your electric furnace is not properly cared for. Delaying repairs means increasing the risk of these hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Risk of Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re debating whether a repair is necessary, you haven\u2019t reached the point of total breakdown. Your heating system is still running. Perhaps it\u2019s making some alarming noises, like booming, rattling, or screeching. Or perhaps the heating cycle has become more and more rapid, turning on and off too frequently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But allowing the heater to continue operating without the help it needs will allow the problem to worsen. For example, that screeching noise might be a belt coming loose. If you keep running your heat, it could fly from its moorings and hit other components, causing the whole system to shut down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We might be creeping closer toward springtime, but it will still be a while before you\u2019ll be comfortable in an unheated home. Having repairs done now will help you avoid that situation, so you won\u2019t end up waiting for repairs wearing mittens and every sweater you own.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Increased Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Delaying those repairs can increase the cost of heating your home in three different ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n