Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Metairie, LA, because the two fail in completely different ways. Heat pumps tend to freeze up 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, the usual suspects are 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. If something has stopped working, start there.
When to Call for Heating Repair in Metairie
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Uneven heat, with certain rooms that never warm up
- Energy costs climbing even though the house feels colder
- The system starting and stopping every few minutes without warming the house
- Booming or banging at ignition, a sign of delayed burner light-off
- No warm air at the registers even with the heat turned up
- Thick ice or frost covering the heat pump outside
- Strange smells from the vents, especially rotten egg or burning
- Clicking and failed ignition attempts before the furnace gives up
Early Action Saves Money
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. Call (504) 531-6049 at the first sign of trouble.
