{"id":755,"date":"2025-02-10T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/?p=755"},"modified":"2025-02-14T12:24:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T17:24:45","slug":"your-system-is-working-hard-this-winter-keep-an-eye-out-for-these-common-signs-of-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/heating-service\/your-system-is-working-hard-this-winter-keep-an-eye-out-for-these-common-signs-of-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Your System is Working Hard This Winter &#8211; Keep an Eye Out for These Common Signs of Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/istock-175263273-3000_1920x1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/istock-175263273-3000_1920x1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/istock-175263273-3000_1920x1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/istock-175263273-3000_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/istock-175263273-3000_1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/istock-175263273-3000_1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/istock-175263273-3000_1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that temperatures are cold outside. But the colder that temperatures dip, the more that your heater has to work to keep up with warming your home. This higher level of operational expectation can add strain to the unit, resulting in problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn about the common signs that can point to difficulty operating so you know when to schedule <a href=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/service-areas\/red-lion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heating repair in Red Lion<\/a>. When you\u2019re ready, you can get on our schedule for professional service and check this important item off of your to-do list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Regal-Your-System-is-Working-Hard-This-Winter-Keep-an-Eye-Out-for-These-Common-Signs-of-Repair-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Regal-Your-System-is-Working-Hard-This-Winter-Keep-an-Eye-Out-for-These-Common-Signs-of-Repair-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"This is an image of a snow covered heat pump. The headline reads; Keep your heating system running smoothy.\" class=\"wp-image-766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Regal-Your-System-is-Working-Hard-This-Winter-Keep-an-Eye-Out-for-These-Common-Signs-of-Repair-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Regal-Your-System-is-Working-Hard-This-Winter-Keep-an-Eye-Out-for-These-Common-Signs-of-Repair-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Regal-Your-System-is-Working-Hard-This-Winter-Keep-an-Eye-Out-for-These-Common-Signs-of-Repair-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Regal-Your-System-is-Working-Hard-This-Winter-Keep-an-Eye-Out-for-These-Common-Signs-of-Repair-2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Regal-Your-System-is-Working-Hard-This-Winter-Keep-an-Eye-Out-for-These-Common-Signs-of-Repair-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Now Is a Great Time for Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re celebrating 50 years in service to the community with $50 OFF any repair! Do you need a better reason to prioritize repairs now instead of putting them off? If so, that\u2019s okay. We have a whole list of reasons to encourage you to invest in this important service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you act now, you avoid the chances of repair needs causing permanent damage inside your unit and the system breaking down completely. If this happens, you\u2019re not saving money on repairs \u2013 you\u2019re spending more. First, you\u2019ll pay more because you\u2019ll need an emergency appointment instead of a regular service appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Emergency repairs cost more, whether you call our team or another HVAC company in the area. You\u2019ll also spend more on the repair itself because the problem worsened. Putting off a service appointment will only cost more as time passes. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Flags of Gas Furnace Operation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you know when to call for service? If you haven\u2019t had a professional inspect your system in the past 12 months or longer, then it\u2019s definitely time to call. You can also pay attention to other signs that your furnace may be struggling with operation, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Persistent noises like clicking, humming, or buzzing<\/li><li>Loud or alarming sounds like booming or banging<\/li><li>Bad odors that you can\u2019t explain<\/li><li>A cracked or damaged heat exchanger<\/li><li>Significant buildup inside the indoor cabinet<\/li><li>A pilot light that burns yellow or orange instead of blue<\/li><li>Suspecting a gas leak<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always better to be safe than sorry. This is especially true when gas lines are involved. Call for service if you suspect anything is wrong with your gas furnace. Our team can then check it out and either fix it or give you peace of mind that everything is okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Risks of Skipping Out on Repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you put off calling for a repair appointment or ignore the signs that something is wrong, you put your family\u2019s safety at risk. Gas furnaces can leak harmful carbon monoxide. If you have a gas furnace \u2013 or any other gas service \u2013 be sure to install carbon monoxide and smoke detectors. Then, have them tested annually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You also run the risk of your heater sustaining permanent damage. For example, if you hear booming coming from your gas furnace, then it means that small explosions are occurring at the beginning of a heating cycle. If these explosions continue or worsen, the heat exchanger may crack and allow carbon monoxide to leak out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your heat exchanger cracks, it cannot usually be repaired. To prevent carbon monoxide fumes from leaking out, your entire heater needs to be replaced. If you have an older heater, this may not be entirely unexpected. But if your heater is still newer, replacing it can be an expense you didn\u2019t plan on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact Regal Plumbing, Heating and A\/C to <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>schedule an appointment<\/strong><\/a><strong> for heating repair in Red Lion, PA. Committed to Service, Committed to You, Since 1974.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn about the common signs that can point to difficulty operating so you know when a call for service for your gas heater. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[93,6],"class_list":["post-755","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-heater-replacement","tag-heating"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=755"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/755\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":768,"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/755\/revisions\/768"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.regalplumbinginc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}