Have you ever heard the saying “the nose knows?” Well, in the case of your furnace, your nose can be useful in detecting heating problems. There are many strange smells that can come from your furnace. Some may be normal but some indicate problems.
Furnace Smells and What They Are Telling You
You can become a bloodhound of the HVAC world and identify problems before they escalate. If you smell any of the following odors, call a professional heating contractor to have your furnace inspected for issues. Furnace repair is a job we take seriously! Furnace Smells include:
Musty Smell
If there is a musty smell coming from your furnace or ducts, you may have a mold and mildew problem in your furnace and ducts. You may need to have your system checked by a professional, and you may need to clean or replace your duct-work.
Burnt Dust Smell
When you initially turn your furnace on for the season, you may get a dusty smell. This may be caused by dust that has collected while the furnace remained idle. The problem comes when the smell continues after the furnace has been running for a while. You should first change the air filter and see if that eliminates the smell. If the smell does not go away, you should call a professional because it could indicate a larger problem and a need for furnace repair.
Electrical Overheating Smells
If you smell something like burnt plastic and wires or even burnt rubber, it could mean that electrical wires or motors within your furnace are wearing out and need to be replaced. Call a company with experience heating Virginia since 1985. If you think your furnace is too hot and the internal components are burning, shut off your system and call a professional immediately for emergency heating repair.
Gas smell
This is the most alarming smell because it indicates that you have a gas leak. Since natural gas is odorless, gas companies add this very unpleasant smell which our noses have identified as gas. If you smell gas, leave your house immediately and call the utility company. Next call A-1 American Services; we take heating very seriously, and want to restore warmth to your home ASAP.
Brands We Service, among others:
- Frigidaire
- Trane
- Goodman
- Ruud
- Heil
A-1 American Services has been providing professional furnace repair in Hampton Roads since 1985 and provides emergency heating repair and can replace your furnace in Virginia Beach or anywhere else in Hampton Roads. A-1 American Services is available for fast 24/7 emergency service.
Call us today: Southside 757-425-2400 Peninsula 757-595-9900 Williamsburg 757-565-1900
Sources: jonwayneair.com/blog/; nicorhomeservices.com
