Hearing unusual sounds from any appliance in your home is always concerning. You don’t know what’s wrong, but you do know that something is wrong. And when those unusual sounds are coming from your furnace, it’s even more concerning. After all, it’s the middle of winter and you just want to stay warm without running into any problems.
The good news is, if you pay attention to the sounds and get the problems addressed early, you can stay ahead of furnace repair in Lawrenceville, GA. Ignoring unusual furnace sounds will only make the problems worse. Keep reading to learn more about unusual furnace sounds and what they mean. Then you’ll know when to give us a call for furnace maintenance.
Just as there is no such thing as “the last pair of shoes you’ll ever need to buy,” there’s no such thing as the “last central heating system you’ll ever need to install.” A heater, whether it’s a gas furnace, electric furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini split, wears down over time. Quality professional maintenance done each year will help the system last for as long as possible, but you’ll one day need to have the unit replaced. 
Many homes in our area don’t have access to a natural gas line and must rely on electricity to power most of their home appliances. For all-electric houses, an electric furnace is the most common option for winter warmth. Electric furnaces don’t have the same high heating capacity or speed as their natural gas-powered cousins, but they have advantages such as lower installation costs, longer service lives, and no worries about gas combustion or gas leaks.
We have a winter chill in the air and days that are dropping into the 50s. The long-sleeved shirts and jackets are coming out, and in many homes central heating systems are turning on. Yes, it’s almost officially winter… 
How high can you set your home’s thermostat? If your thermostat and heating system are like most, the upper setting is 90°F. That means, in theory at least, you could turn your house into a hot day at the beach even during the middle of winter. That probably doesn’t sound appealing to you, but a nice 80°F may sound ideal. You can lounge around in your shorts in perfect comfort. In January!
