When the heat goes out in Terre Haute, IN, the clock starts running, and the diagnosis depends entirely on what kind of system is doing the failing. On a gas furnace, the single most frequent culprit is a flame sensor coated in oxide: the burners light, the sensor cannot prove the flame, and the board shuts the gas down after the third attempt and locks out. Close behind come cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors that have quietly worn out. Heat pumps fail differently: a weak defrost cycle leaves the outdoor coil buried under frost, a failed reversing valve strands the system in cooling, and a dead outdoor unit leaves the electric backup strips carrying the whole house at several times the operating cost.
Most of our service calls are for Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Thick ice or frost covering the heat pump outside
- Cold rooms in one part of the house while others are comfortable
- The system starting and stopping every few minutes without warming the house
- Booming or banging at ignition, a sign of delayed burner light-off
- Cold air, or no air at all, when the thermostat calls for heat
- A rotten-egg, burning, or musty smell once the heat kicks on
- Higher heating bills with less comfort to show for them
- The furnace clicking and trying to light but shutting back down
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
Left unchecked, even a small fault or temperature swing often signals a system working its way toward a breakdown. If you notice any of these signs, call (812) 203-4305 for a prompt inspection.
