Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in St. Peters, MO, because the two fail in completely different ways. Heat pumps tend to ice over when defrost stops working, get stuck in cooling when a reversing valve fails, or quietly lean on the electric backup strips, at several times the normal operating cost, when the outdoor unit dies. Gas furnaces typically come down to the flame sensor: once oxide coats it, the burners light but the flame cannot be proven, so the board cuts the gas and locks out after three tries. After that, we most often find cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors at the end of their life.
The repair homeowners call us about most is Furnace Repair. If something has stopped working, start there.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
The sooner you notice these red flags, the easier and cheaper the fix. Watch for these telltale signs:
- Strange smells from the vents, especially rotten egg or burning
- The system starting and stopping every few minutes without warming the house
- Heating bills spiking while comfort keeps falling
- Clicking and failed ignition attempts before the furnace gives up
- Cold rooms in one part of the house while others are comfortable
- Thick ice or frost covering the heat pump outside
- A loud boom when the burners light, which points to delayed ignition
- Cold air, or no air at all, when the thermostat calls for heat
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. At the first hint of a problem, call (636) 200-4659 for a fast inspection.
