Bourbon, IN

Furnace Repair Services

When a furnace fails for any reason, stress and frustration can quickly mount. Blustery winds and icy-cold temperatures of Indiana winters threaten the welfare of your family. Your property is also threatened by frozen pipes and damage to delicate appliances. When you call on N.E.W. Plumbing and Heating in Bourbon, Indiana, furnace repairs are prompt, courteous, and catered to you. 

Issues with a furnace generally occur when components are under stress. This almost always occurs when frigid weather demands extended cycles to heat your home. Once a component breaks within your furnace, temperatures within your home quickly drop. When you contact N.E.W., we will respond as quickly as possible to repair your furnace.

For most homeowners, furnaces occupy a role in the background of your life. Until a furnace repair is required, you may never consider the causes, warning signs, and ways to prevent furnace breakdown. Learning more about the most common furnace repairs helps prepare you for the inevitable failure of your furnace.

Generally, the best way to prevent furnace repairs is regular maintenance. N.E.W. Plumbing and Heating offers a wide range of home services, including HVAC and plumbing. Scheduling annual inspections and tune-ups with N.E.W. prevents many breakdowns and catches minor issues before they break.

Dirty Air Filters

The simplest maintenance and step most homeowners are capable of performing is air filter replacement. A dirty air filter essentially chokes the furnace. Without adequate airflow components strain and eventually may break. Checking the air filter monthly and changing dirty filters avoids many issues.

Fan Belt

If your furnace suddenly stops blowing air, the cause may be a broken fan belt. Weak airflow can be an indication of a worn belt. Strange odors that smell of burnt rubber are also signs the belt is strained. 

Unusual Noises

All furnaces make noise while operating, but unusual noises are warning signs. If you hear any strange sounds from within the furnace, damaged fan blades, fan motors, foreign objects, and other moving parts may be loose or failing. Turn off the system and call our team when you hear any unusual noise. 

Thermostat

Whether your system features a manual thermostat, programmable thermostat, or smart thermostat, all functions within your furnace and air conditioner pass through one device; if your thermostat is failing, many issues may occur. Our team is equipped to test, calibrate, and, if necessary, replace faulty thermostats.

Natural Gas Repairs

Damage to gas lines, heat exchangers, pilot lights, and ignitions may result in cold air blowing into your home. More severe issues often cause the system to shut down completely. If you observe any strange odors, a weak pilot light, or cold air blowing throughout your home, shut down the system and call us immediately. 

Heat Exchanger

As with any component that handles natural gas within your furnace, heat exchangers should only be inspected and repaired by trained professionals. Replacing a cracked heat exchanger is a major repair and requires special skills and training that our technicians possess. 

Short Cycling

If your furnace shuts down before achieving the temperature set on your thermostat, the issue may be within the furnace or the thermostat. You should contact N.E.W. for professional HVAC services at the first sign of short cycling. The sooner our technicians arrive to inspect your furnace, the more likely we are to fix a minor issue. Delaying a call to our team often results in more damage to your furnace and increased repair costs.

Aging Components

As parts age, excessive wear and stress may cause the most durable part to fail. Every furnace has many complex systems, including wiring, switches, bearings, relays, and other small electrical parts that may malfunction without warning. If you need emergency furnace repair in Bourbon, N.E.W. Plumbing and Heating is the right call.