Heating System Repair | Richardson, TX

Determining if your HVAC needs a Repair – Available in Richardson, TX

Signs Your Heater May Be Trying to Tell You Something

Texans love their heaters even more as the days grow shorter and colder. However, heaters are not infallible and often give you hints that they are struggling. Knowing what to look and listen for is the key to catching problems early and avoiding a costly heating system repair in Richardson, TX.  Don’t ignore these signals. They could mean a system breakdown, increased energy bills, and cold nights.

Signs such as uneven heating, odd noises, a lack of hot air, inadequate airflow, and automatic shutdowns are signs your heater needs attention as soon as possible. Higher energy bills without an associated change in usage are red flags, too. You can use a few factors to determine whether repair or replacement would be better.

Multiply the Unit’s Age by the Cost of Repairs

If the answer is more than $5,000, replacement is more cost-effective in the long run. The same goes if you are repairing the system often. A furnace older than 15 years is almost certain to need replacing.

Conversely, if your system performs well and needs only an occasional repair, then repairing the issue should be fine. Similarly, if your system is less than 5 years old, you probably do not need to replace it. 

Your new system should result in more affordable monthly utility bills. It will run more efferently, and you’ll benefit from advancements that allow for more comfort, efficiency, variable speed, and zoning, among others.

Prioritize Safety

If your heating system could pose carbon monoxide poisoning risks or fire hazards, you need to give serious consideration to replacement. It’s too risky to judge the status of your gas furnace on your own so you must discuss your options with a trained technician.

Tips on What You Can Do with Your Heater

Whether you have a new furnace or an older one, following a few guidelines can help you keep it in good condition.

Get Regular Maintenance Checkups

Scheduling regular maintenance visits twice a year can ensure that tasks such as cleaning and filter replacement are performed. Manufacturer warranties require proof of regular maintenance to be valid. Technicians can also identify any problems early before they become worse.

Focus on Clean Filters

Dirty filters can cause excessive strain, shortened lifespans, and higher bills. Ask your dealer or technician how often you should replace your filters or check the guide you got with the system.

Keep the Heater Dirt-Free

You should regularly vacuum around your house’s air registers to remove dust from the environment. Leave other tasks to your dealer or tech to perform during the annual visit. The tech may, among other things, clean debris in and around the heater, remove the blower, clean it, and check that the flue is venting properly.

The Importance of Regular Service Maintenance

Regular service maintenance is many heaters’ best friend. It often prevents the need for Dallas heating repair and cuts down on these chilly winter nights. Fortunately, it’s not expensive. We offer 3 different plans starting at about $15 per month that give you one free heating visit and one free cooling visit a year.

Established Relationship

Regular service maintenance lets you establish a relationship with a company that knows its stuff. Technicians have information on your needs, your systems, and how your system is performing over time.

Peace of Mind

You enjoy peace of mind in several ways. For example, if an emergency occurs, you know the company to call right away. And if you are a member of the Q-Club, you receive priority scheduling. There’s no panicking while trying to research businesses and numbers. You can trust Quigley to be there when you need us. 

You’ll also know an emergency is very unlikely to happen in the first place because your system has been maintained. 

Affordability

As a Q Club member, your visits include carbon monoxide tests, assessments of the ignition and gas operations, and filter changes. Air conditioner maintenance includes a check of freon levels and a filter replacement, among other things.

For just a few more dollars a month, you can choose from other plans that expand the inspections, cleanings, and maintenance. For instance, it’s easy to forget to replace the batteries on CO detectors and thermostats. With a Platinum maintenance plan, our tech can do that for you and measure the supply and air return temperatures, among other things.

Efficiency, Longer Lifespan, and Financial Savings

Regular maintenance helps your heater operate at its peak efficiency. For example, a clean and well-tuned system uses less energy to generate heat, resulting in lower utility bills.

Similarly, you can expect a well-maintained heater to have a longer lifespan. Routine inspections and servicing should identify and address minor issues before they escalate into major problems. Avoiding these big issues and paying less in utility bills can save you tremendous money.

Let Quigley be Your Partner in Heating System Repair

It is not always clear whether you should opt for a repair or replacement. When you partner with Quigley you can count on us to give you a fair and honest assessment of your HVAC system with a competitive quote. We are a family-owned business and our customers are loyal and have trusted us to keep them comfortable for 70 years! 

Call us today to schedule a repair, inspection, or quote or to find out more about our Q club maintenance plans.