Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Casper, WY, because the two fail in completely different ways. Heat pumps tend to ice over when defrost stops working, get stuck in cooling when a reversing valve fails, or quietly lean on the electric backup strips, at several times the normal operating cost, when the outdoor unit dies. Gas furnaces typically come down to the flame sensor: once oxide coats it, the burners light but the flame cannot be proven, so the board cuts the gas and locks out after three tries. After that, we most often find cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors at the end of their life.
The repair homeowners call us about most is Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Uneven heat, with certain rooms that never warm up
- The furnace clicking and trying to light but shutting back down
- Frequent on-off cycles that never bring rooms up to temperature
- Booming or banging at ignition, a sign of delayed burner light-off
- Cold air, or no air at all, when the thermostat calls for heat
- An outdoor heat pump coil that stays iced over
- Energy costs climbing even though the house feels colder
- Burning, musty, or rotten-egg odors when the heat runs
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. If you notice any of these signs, call (307) 204-9187 for a prompt inspection.
