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Stay Warm for Halloween Parties By Watching for These Signs 

During the summertime, people work hard to have fun. There are sunburns and vacations while everyone tries to squeeze fun in between responsibilities. During the fall, it’s nice to take a load off and slow down a bit. Instead of wearing themselves out, people settle in for a cozy party or a scary movie night only to find that the horror is just beginning: the heater isn’t working. 

With the same urgency that people have to seek out the AC in the summer, everyone wants to enjoy the coziness inside a home for the fall. When the heater is having trouble, it can ruin everyone’s night. Keep a lookout for the signs that the heater needs attention. Here are the top three signs to call a qualified professional to look at the heater. 

The Home Isn’t Getting Warm 

Heat loss from the heater isn’t normal. When the heater should be working but isn’t, it is clear that something is amiss. The first things homeowners should check when this occurs are overloads and breakers for the heater. Occasionally a breaker to the heater may trip when there is no serious problem. Often this can go unnoticed for a considerable time since the heater isn’t in service during the summer. 

Homeowners should also check the thermostat setting. It is common for heater service contractors to get calls for broken heaters that amount to nothing more than a thermostat that is still set to run the AC. Once it is sure that the unit is getting power and the thermostat is telling it to run, one can call a qualified professional to investigate. 

Creepy and Spooky Unusual Sounds

soundOne of the spookiest problems a heater can have is that it can make haunting sounds like things that go bump in the night. The sound that comes from a heater can be a good indicator of the problem that the heater is having. Call a qualified professional if these sounds are heard: 

  • Thumping
  • Banging
  • Squealing
  • Shrieking
  • Grinding
  • Popping

In many cases, a simple heater tune-up will restore quiet service. In extreme cases, repairs will be necessary. 

Frightening Energy Bills 

saveMaybe the scariest fright that a homeowner will receive happens every month. Each month homeowners have to deal with the shock of energy bills. In the summer, electric bills are high to pay for cooling, while gas bills spike to ensure that budgets stay stretched in the winter. If energy bills in the winter have crept up over the years, it may be time to take a stance against scary energy bills and make the heater more efficient. 

Heaters lose efficiency every year they are in service. When maintenance is forgotten, the process is much faster. Scheduling fall maintenance for the heater is a great way to keep bills lower by protecting energy efficiency and ensuring that repair bills don’t sneak up unexpectedly. 

About Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning

Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning has been the local choice for fixing broken heaters for nearly 40 years. In that time, they have earned a reputation for hard work and excellent customer service. Call today for fast and attentive heater repairs in Sun Prairie, WI. 

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