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Not every broken, or breaking, furnace comes with obvious warning signs. Some signs are recognizable but some are not. A damaged furnace not only deprives you and your family of a warm home but more importantly a broken, damaged furnace can be deadly. Prescott Air Conditioning wants Prescott home and business owners to be aware of some of the unfamiliar warning signs.

Carbon Monoxide
A colorless and odorless gas like carbon monoxide can easily go undetected. However, a buildup of carbon monoxide gas can create flu-like symptoms and excessive carbon monoxide is life-threatening. The person who falls asleep from toxic levels may never wake up. It’s important to know the most common warning signs, which include vomiting and drowsiness.

Energy Bill
Another warning sign of a breaking furnace is your monthly energy bill. A higher monthly bill can be a prime indicator that your furnace is running longer and working harder than it used to. There may be a simple cause like dirty or clogged air vents, or filters that are long overdue for cleaning or replacing but it could also signal a broken furnace that needs immediate repair.

Comfort
One warning sign is that the temperature in your home is no longer comfortable. If your furnace is cycling on and off, or your home is cold despite a comfortable thermostat setting, or you can’t feel any moving, warmed air, this may be another sign of mechanical failure.

Odor
If you detect any unusual smells or odors from your home’s vents, that may be a sure sign of a malfunctioning furnace. Cracked or broken gas lines can also emit odor and should be dealt with as an emergency.

A thoroughly tuned, well-maintained furnace dramatically reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and other potentially life-threatening hazards. It’s important to have your Prescott home or business’ furnace annually inspected by qualified heating repair professionals. To schedule your inspection, call the experts at Prescott Air Conditioning today at 928-308-1254.