Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Texarkana, TX, 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 usually 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, the usual suspects are cracked hot surface igniters, stuck pressure switches, clogged condensate traps on high-efficiency models, and blower motors at the end of their life.
Most of our service calls are for Furnace Repair. Start there if your system isn't running right.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Spotting the early warning signs lets you act before the problem gets expensive. Here are the most common indicators that it's time to call a professional:
- Cold air, or no air at all, when the thermostat calls for heat
- Banging at startup caused by burners lighting late
- Uneven heat, with certain rooms that never warm up
- Higher heating bills with less comfort to show for them
- Strange smells from the vents, especially rotten egg or burning
- Clicking and failed ignition attempts before the furnace gives up
- The system starting and stopping every few minutes without warming the house
- Thick ice or frost covering the heat pump outside
Don't Wait for a Total Failure
A failing capacitor, clogged condensate drain, or dirty flame sensor rarely fixes itself and usually gets more expensive to address the longer it runs. At the first hint of a problem, call (903) 200-8549 for a fast inspection.
