Symptoms of a Failing Furnace

Dawn S. • April 26, 2022

The obvious sign is that the furnace isn’t turning or it’s stopping and starting. 

If you feel a chill in your house, your furnace may be experiencing problems. If it’s over ten years old, it may be the time for a new one. Don’t panic, maybe a repair will do the trick. There are telltale signs that something is wrong.

The obvious sign is that the furnace isn’t turning or it’s stopping and starting. Call Adam’s Air Systems if that’s the case before you try to fix it yourself.


If your furnace isn’t functioning properly, the list below could hold the answer to your troubles.

  • The thermostat isn’t working.

This is very common. A sign it isn’t working is that the fan is always running.

 

  • Dirty filters.

Change these yourself every few months. If they’re dirty and clogged, issues may arise.

 

  • The pilot light may out or flickering.

Carbon Monoxide may become an issue. (Make sure you have a detector in your home.) The furnace won’t start if the pilot light is out.

 

  • The furnace isn’t blowing air at all.

Adam’s Air Systems will check that the blower isn’t clogged and will repair it.

 

  • You hear noises coming from the furnace.

Noise could be several issues with the furnace or the related ductwork.

 

If you are experiencing a lot of calls for service, it may be time for a new furnace. Adam’s Air Systems will repair your furnace but if you need a new heating system, they can take care of furnace installation as well. They are proud to be a “full service” team and will look after your every need. They can repair and install all things HVAC with their licensed and insured technicians. They will offer you a free quote so you won’t be surprised and will stand behind their products with a full warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you need a new install, don’t worry, they will offer you monthly payments with great rates. You will always feel comfortable!


Adam’s Air Services also offers maintenance plans that will keep your HVAC system running efficiently and will avoid the common problems listed above. You regularly maintain your vehicles, so why not the HVAC system that keeps you comfortable? Having the knowledge that you will be comfortable on the coldest and hottest days of the year makes sense. Adam’s Air Systems offers a large variety of maintenance plans that will meet your needs and budget. Having a maintenance plan will save you a lot of money in the long run because your system will run as it should all year around.


The team at Adam Air Systems is available to tend to ALL of your HVAC needs. They can install, repair, and maintain your heating and cooling systems with their licensed and insured professionals. After every type of job, they clean up and disinfect all surfaces that have been touched for your safety.

Contact them by telephone at (905) 746-3853, email at adamair@live.com, or fill out their form online.

 

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