{"id":552,"date":"2017-01-30T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/?p=552"},"modified":"2021-11-17T09:51:43","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T14:51:43","slug":"4-things-heating-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.margoplumbing.com\/blog\/heating-service\/4-things-heating-repairs\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things to Try before Calling for Heating Repairs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"thermostat-heating-repair\"A broken heating system can be frustrating, but what\u2019s just as frustrating is finding out that you could solve the problem on your own\u2014after you\u2019ve already called in a technician. This happens fairly often. Our professional heating technicians<\/a> show up to a job, only to have to break it to the homeowner that there was a simple fix they missed.<\/p>\n

Most repairs are things that should only be left up to professional heating technicians. However, these are a few of the things you can look at or try before giving us a call.<\/p>\n

#1: Check the Air Filter<\/h2>\n

This is good advice to take when your heating system (a furnace, or even a heat pump) is just not functioning right. It may not have shut down completely, but temperatures are not what you would like, or airflow is inhibited. Alternatively, you might notice that the heater shuts off and turns on too often (short-cycling).<\/p>\n

While this could indicate any of several heating issues, you might need to change the air filter. That\u2019s right: a clogged filter can do major damage to a heating system, mainly because it stops air from getting through as needed to function properly. Change the filter every month or two. Even if it doesn\u2019t look dirty, you may want to try this first before calling a technician.<\/p>\n

#2: Check the Thermostat<\/h2>\n

You may roll your eyes at this suggestion, since you\u2019ve probably checked the thermostat<\/a> once or twice already. Still, there could be something you are missing.<\/p>\n