Burning Furnace Smell

Your Colonial Heights furnace smells like it is burning for three different reasons. Each reason is easy to address, but you cannot address these issues on your own. You must defer to someone who has training in the HVAC industry, and you may get anything repaired in a very short period of time. You must not do anything to your furnace on your own, but you must call for help when you notice any of the three things in this article happening in your home.

The Furnace Just Started Running

Your furnace will make a bad smell when you start it up in the winter. The furnace has not run for several months, and the unit will kick into gear while flushing out any dust and debris that is on the unit. You will smell some dust burning, and you may smell some of the debris on the coils burning. You can avoid this problem with a yearly service just before it gets cold outside.

The Furnace Is Running Too Hot

There is a special temperature sensor inside your Colonial Heights furnace that tells the furnace how hot to run to achieve a certain temperature range. You cannot run your furnace properly without the sensor, and the sensor may be broken if you notice the burning smell. You do not want to burn out your furnace, and you must ensure that you turn it off before you call an HVAC professional.

The Furnace Filters Are Too Old

The filters in your furnace collect dust and debris that will begin to burn off over time. The dust and debris will pile up in such a way that the latent heat around the unit will cause you to smell the smoke or steam coming off the unit. The dust and debris cannot start a fire, but you do not want to run the risk of the dust causing something else to start burning.

Each of the three instances above can be repaired by a professional technician. You are free to surmise what you believe the problem is, but you must attempt to repair your unit alone. Repairing your unit by yourself voids the warranty, and you must ensure that you have contacted someone who knows how to disassemble the unit, service the unit and test the unit. These simple steps will help you keep your furnace in proper condition for the cold winter months.

Is your furnace smelling up your Colonial Heights, VA home? Call Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. today at (804) 526-8415, and get that foul odor out of your home.