Why Does Your Furnace Smell When You Turn It On?

November 01, 2016

The temperatures are falling here in Eastland and that means soon we’ll be depending on the comfort of our furnaces. This is typically the time we receive various furnace repair calls from our clients concerned about a strange smell coming from their furnace. If it’s been a little while since you’ve turned on your furnace and you smell something weird, stay calm. There’s probably nothing to worry about and there are several reasons your furnace might smell strange.

Last winter was maybe the last time you’ve had to operate your furnace. For most of the year, dirt may have built up inside of your furnace. Starting up your furnace for the first time will burn that off, creating a smell. This smell will move through your home throughout your duct work. This typically isn’t a harmful circumstance and the odor will not last long. Although, if the smell doesn’t go away in a short while, you’ll need to call in a professional to assess the issue.

Another realistic cause of strange smells coming from your furnace is a blocked air filter. A clogged filter will cause your blower motor to run harder which could cause the motor and/or your furnace to overheat.

You’re better safe than sorry and if there are any odors coming from your furnace the professionals at J & J Air Conditioning in Eastland are ready to check things out and set your mind and nose at ease.

You’re going to be depending on your furnace more and more these next months, if you haven’t yet, it is the ideal time to get your annual furnace repair scheduled. Our certified technicians will get all those internal components cleaned and checked out to ensure your system will run efficiently and without troubling smells this Eastland winter. Get an appointment scheduled by calling us at 254-355-3833.