{"id":967,"date":"2018-10-29T11:00:59","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T15:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/?p=967"},"modified":"2018-10-25T08:40:39","modified_gmt":"2018-10-25T12:40:39","slug":"make-sure-you-keep-your-furnace-in-top-shape-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/heating-service\/make-sure-you-keep-your-furnace-in-top-shape-this-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Sure You Keep Your Furnace in Top Shape This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-463717495_800x533-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Relaxing on cold winter's night\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-463717495_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-463717495_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/iStock-463717495_800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Now that it\u2019s Fall here in Boston, it\u2019s time to start preparing your furnace for winter. You\u2019ve probably already turned on your furnace this fall. Have you noticed any heating inconsistencies? Inconveniencing problems? An inability to achieve or maintain your desired temperature in your home? You should schedule your repairs now before temperatures drop down to freezing levels. Scheduling repairs sooner than later to ensure that your heating system remains efficient. If you need <a href=\"\/heating\/furnace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">furnace repair in Boston, MA<\/a>, contact our team today to schedule an appointment.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Signs You Need Furnace Repairs<\/h2>\n<p>There are obvious signs that you need furnace repairs like your system not turning on, but some problems are much subtler. If you\u2019re unsure if you <em>need <\/em>repairs, here are some telltale signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>High Heating Bills<\/strong>: Take a look at your recent heating bills\u2014have you noticed any unusual spikes in the price? If there\u2019s an increase in your price but no corresponding increase in the usage of your heater, you could be suffering from heating inefficiency. When you run an inefficient furnace, your heating bill rises because your furnace is forced to work against obstacles to provide your home with conditioned air. When your furnace has to work against loose parts, faulty parts, or dirty air ducts, it\u2019s causing your system to work overtime to provide the standard level of heat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Odd Sounds<\/strong>: Common furnace malfunction sounds are sounds like thumping, banging, rattling, or scraping. This is a <em>clear <\/em>sign that you need repairs. One of our technicians can come out, assess your system, determine what\u2019s calling the problem, and then take measure to fix it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Low Airflow<\/strong>: Put your hand up to the vents in your home. Do you notice that the air flows weakly? The air coming from your vents should be a strong, steady stream, not a mere trickle. Our technicians can help alleviate these issues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inaccurate Thermostat<\/strong>: Your thermostat is an incredibly important aspect of your system. You can conceptualize the thermostat as the \u201cbrain\u201d of your system because it signals all the other parts of the system to start working. If you\u2019ve noticed that the temperature displayed on your furnace doesn\u2019t seem to be accurate, then you should have on of our professionals come out and recalibrate it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>Pro Tip<\/em><\/strong>: Is your furnace over the age of 15? If it is and you\u2019re experiencing any of the aforementioned problems, it\u2019s time to focus more on <a href=\"\/heating\/furnace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heater replacement<\/a> than repairs. Your furnace can only last for so long and the average furnace has a lifespan of 15 to 20 years. Don\u2019t push your heater past its lifespan simply because you don\u2019t want to spend the money to replace your current system. Running an inefficient system adds up cost wise if you\u2019re system is old it could be more efficient to replace.<\/p>\n<h2>Choose the Cooling Unlimited, Inc. Team<\/h2>\n<p>If you need reliable HVAC services in the Boston area, you need the team here at Cooling Unlimited. We\u2019ve served the area since 1986 and understand the unique needs of homeowners in the area. We make sure we do the job right the first time, every time.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"\/contact\/service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If you need heater repairs this fall, contact our team to schedule an appointment today<\/a>.<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Make sure you schedule any repairs you may need before winter!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[87,147],"class_list":["post-967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-boston","tag-furnace-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/967","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=967"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/967\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":970,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/967\/revisions\/970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=967"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.coolingunlimited.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}