3 Sounds You Need To Listen For

Written By: Westland Heating & Air Conditioning Westlake, OH 

Our homes in Westlake make weird noises from time to time. This is to be expected. But the furnace in your home might be a different story. If you start to hear certain noises it might be a good idea to call for furnace repair services. At Westland Heating and Air Conditioning, we’ve responded to countless calls for furnace repair service in Westlake. So that our customers can have a better understanding of their furnace, we put together a few of the most common furnace sounds that should cause trouble.

Squealing

If your furnace makes a squealing sound when you start it up, you should probably call for service. This isn’t a life-threatening problem, but it can be annoying. This happens when the blower’s belt or bearings have worn out. This can be easily fixed by a professional Westlake heating technician.

Rattling

If you hear a rattling sound when you turn on your furnace this a very serious problem. While it might be that some screws are loose on one of the covers, it can also indicate a problem with your heat exchanger. The heat exchanger in your furnace has two jobs: first, to heat the air going into your home and second, to exhaust the harmful combustion fumes out of your house. When the heat exchanger cracks, those dangerous combustion fumes, that can include carbon monoxide, are blown into your home. Call your local heating contractor immediately.

Rumbling

If you have a fuel oil furnace and you hear or feel a rumbling when you start it up, this could be another critical problem. The cause of this is unburned oil in the combustion chamber continuing to burn after the unit is turned off. This could also leak carbon monoxide into your Westlake  house.

Roaring

If your furnace erupts with a loud roaring sound, like when you fire up a welding torch, this is a very bad sign. It means that there is an uneven mixture of fuel and air.

Typical HVAC Services offered by Local Contractors

posted by: Jeffrey Ahbe
If you're hvac system isn't working perfectly, you may consider calling a local contractor or HVAC company to take a look at your equipment.  There is nothing worse than having a problem with your heat when it's cold outside and you actually need it to keep your house warm.  The unfortunate thing is this is usually the case.  If you do not exactly know what is wrong with your HVAC system, here is a list of typical services offered by a Denver HVAC company and an average cost you can expect to pay:

HVAC Service Calls can vary in price depending on the time of year and how busy the company or contractor is.  Most of the companies in Denver range from $59 - $129 for their service call and vary in what that includes.  Many include the estimate, some include the first hour of the work and some will include the total credited towards your final bill.

Cleaning and Repairs can vary in the extent of the job and the price will depend on the amount of cleaning or repairs needed.  Some companies specialize in cleaning hvac equipment such as air duct and furnace cleaning. Other companies specialize in repair and do not offer cleaning services. 

New furnace or air conditioner installations are offered at affordable prices, especially if you buy the hvac equipment from the contractor or company.  An install for an air conditioner can be anywhere from $1800 - $6,000 depending on the unit you purchase.  An install for a furnace can be anywhere from $750 - $3800 depending on the unit you purchase.

Ductwork installation or or repairs are another popular service offered by hvac companies or contractors.  Many will offer both residential and commercial.  With many older homes, the ductwork was not installed efficiently so adding new or more ductwork can help heat or cool your home or office more efficiently.