Recent Review: Had asked another company to fix furnace. Other company suggested furnace replacement to the tune of 7k. United Mech was a "second quote"; they came, they looked, they agreed the unit was older, and gave both a quote (1000 less) to replace and the suggestion that the part might be the only problem. Chose to fix not replace. Technician was clearly very familiar with repair. Second good experience with this company. First time, inquired about installing a gas stove in my house. They came, reviewed the ways to run the gas line to the kitchen. They told me it possible, explained how and then said was really too expensive to make it worth it. Unusual to have a firm talk a client out of major job. I remembered that and called them when we needed a second opinion.
Though forced-air furnaces are normally quite reliable, they can break down. To avoid break downs, it pays to know how to take care of your furnace and fix it when something goes wrong. Inevitably, a furnace stops working when you need it most. Consequently, fixing becomes urgent very quickly. The following instructions will help. With a little do-it-yourself experience and the proper guidance, you can troubleshoot and repair a variety of furnace problems yourself.
Ductwork pinging or popping. If you hear a pinging or popping sound coming from metal ductwork, this may be caused by thermal expansion or by air blowing past a loose flap of metal. Track along the duct runs, listening for the sound. If you find it, make a small dent in the sheet metal to provide a more rigid surface that’s less likely to move as it heats and cools.
Please give us a call today at 1-800-948-MIKE (6453) for first-class air conditioning service and repairs in the Springfield, VA, Rockville, Silver Spring, MD & Washington D.C. metro area. We’re open seven days a week and provide 24/7 emergency service. For those who want to ensure that their AC unit is in working order before the summer season begins – or at any other time – we proudly offer a Heating & Cooling precision tune up to troubleshoot any potential AC problems. Upon completion of the AC inspection, we will provide you with a comprehensive written report regarding your Air Conditioning and Heating system’s status and make any recommendations necessary to improve your comfort level and head off any problems before they arise.
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The main purpose of your furnace filter is to ensure that none of the additional materials your fans pull back into the unit - such as hair and dust - actually damage the furnace or its parts. In the process, it also improves air quality in your home. Some annual inspections will include changing and cleaning this part of the unit. That said, you can also clean or change your furnace filteryourself. Costs for new filters range based on brand, but tend to be around $30.
In addition to the information below, see these two articles for the general care and maintenance of your air conditioner: Preparing Your Air Conditioner for Summer and How to Replace Furnace & AC Filters. Most noteworthy, you should replace the filters at least twice a year, before the heating and cooling seasons. For information on furnace problems, please see Furnace Not Working.
