Scary Things That Can Happen To Your HVAC Unit

Have the costumes been bought? Is the candy hidden away from the little ones…and some of the adults too? Are the decorations in place? In other words, have you made your preparations for Halloween? Soon we will all be sharing endless scary stories about ghosts and goblins leading up to the night of costume parties and trick or treating adventures. Masters Heating & Cooling wants to be sure none of those scary stories involved the HVAC unit in your Fort Wayne, Decatur, Angola, Indianapolis, or Greenwood, IN home.

Scary Furnace Sounds

Everyone understands furnaces make noise, but there are some scary furnace sounds that can be warning signs that it’s time to call Masters for maintenance on your HVAC unit .

• Metal-on-Metal. Most often this is going to sound like scraping or clanking. This can be caused by issues with the blower wheel or the fan. Whatever is causing the sound, any indication of metal-on-metal contact needs immediate attention to avoid more serious damage.
• High-Pitched Squealing/Screeching/Whining . These high-pitched noises will get your attention in a hurry. This can be caused by worn out bearings on the blower motor. A loose fan belt can also screech loudly, but most modern furnaces have a direct drive instead of a belt.
• Banging/Booming. This can sound a little like a firecracker going off. It happens when dirt accumulates on the furnace burner and delays ignition. When the resulting gas buildup does ignite it can cause a loud bang or boom. Do not ignore this problem as it can damage the heat exchanger and allow deadly carbon monoxide poisoning in your Fort Wayne, Decatur, Angola, Indianapolis, or Greenwood, IN home and that’s really scary .

Ghoulish Indoor Air Quality

Without proper maintenance and filter changes, your heating and cooling systems can make the air you breathe unhealthier. This is a scary situation because poor indoor air quality aggravates asthma and allergy symptoms, and can even cause headaches, fatigue, and dizziness. Don’t be tricked. Call Masters and give your family the treat of an advanced filtration system or an air purifier. 

Stop The Tricks & Go For The Treats

Make sure the only ghouls that are part of your Halloween are the ones in costumes. Prevent any unpleasant or even deadly HVAC unit scary stories by calling Masters Heating & Cooling to schedule maintenance for the heating system in your home. For more great information, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter .