Heat pump or furnace? That is the first thing that matters when the heat quits in Roswell, NM, 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.
Most of our service calls are for Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for Heating Repair
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Keep an eye out for the following clues:
- A rotten-egg, burning, or musty smell once the heat kicks on
- Energy costs climbing even though the house feels colder
- Banging at startup caused by burners lighting late
- Uneven heat, with certain rooms that never warm up
- Short cycling every few minutes while the house stays cold
- No warm air at the registers even with the heat turned up
- Thick ice or frost covering the heat pump outside
- Clicking and failed ignition attempts before the furnace gives up
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. Don't wait, call (575) 203-1118 and we'll take a look right away.
