Signs That Your Furnace Isn’t Functioning Properly

Trusted Furnace Repair

Severe winter weather in West Des Moines, IA and surrounding areas requires a properly operating furnace. To enjoy max heating capacity, energy efficiency, comfort, air quality and safety, have your heating system inspected and serviced by the professionals from Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc.. Family owned and operated, we’re available seven days per week, including 24/7 emergency response. Our 78 years on the job prepare us for every challenge and ensure a swift and successful outcome.

Heating Repair From Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

From seasonal maintenance to repairs of all makes and models of furnaces, we verify appointments by way of a text message and follow up with a notification when your tech is on the way. We add a photo link so you’ll know exactly who to expect. Our team is background checked, factory authorized and highly trained. Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. looks forward to assisting our friends and neighbors across West Des Moines, Des Moines, Clive, Urbandale, Norwalk, and Johnston, IA.

We’ve listed signs that the furnace isn’t functioning properly:

  • Odd smells

    – Strange odors that show up suddenly, a strong smell of fuel or a scent that doesn’t disappear over time indicate furnace issues.

  • Fails to start up

    – Disconnected wiring or functionality issues due to age of the unit may result in the furnace failing to cycle on when necessary.

  • Pilot light color

    – A healthy pilot light appears blue. A different color, such as yellow, is a sign of a ventilation issue.

  • Insufficient heat

    – Whether the furnace fails to produce heat or doesn’t provide enough heat to maintain comfort, it’s time to schedule repair.

  • Strange sounds

    – Squealing, whistling, banging, groaning or any loud or persistent operational noises need to be addressed as soon as possible.

  • Polluted air quality

    – Dirt, dust, bacteria and all sorts of contaminants can build up inside the inner workings of the furnace and become airborne, negatively impacting the health and cleanliness of the home.

  • Carbon monoxide detector trips

    – If the furnace’s equipped carbon monoxide detector goes off, turn off the furnace immediately, open the windows for ventilation and consult with the gas company and the tech from Holt Plumbing & Heating, Inc. to determine the cause of the problem.

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"I highly recommend Holt! I needed my water heater replaced, and they came out and took the time to discuss all of my options and to make sure that I fully understood everything about the project. They did quality work, with all of the plumbing in traditional copper. That was important to me because I didn't want any of that PEX in my home! My entire basement looks cleaner and tidier because of the work they did! I was also very impressed that they didn't talk down to me as a woman. I like to do my own appliance maintenance and repairs when possible, and they respected my desire to understand everything about the installation and the prospective maintenance into the future."

Karen

"Holt heating and air conditioning installed our heating and air conditioning system and now we have the maintenance program with them. All the different people we'd have had out to do the semi annual maintenance have been courteous and professional in there attire and speaking to us. I would use them for other services in a heartbeat."

Pam

"Looking for a no fluff, no BS review of Holt? I got you... Over the past 15 years I've been a home owner, We've tried more companies that I could count. Lots of shady businesses out there... We were coming of a brand new HVAC installation just two years ago and the previous company completely botched it. It had problems within a month of installation and they were completely MIA. We ran it as long as we could to try and recoup the some cost, but it was a constant worry. Decided to give Holt a chance and we're so glad we did! Yes, they were more expensive, but it's the classic "you get what you pay for". 100% worth it! It's so hard to find a company that has the perfect mix of quality, punctuality, and honesty and Holt nails it. I genuinely appreciate their level of service and will pay a bit more to have someone I have the utmost confidence in doing the right thing. You should definitely give them a look if you need heating, cooling, or plumbing work."

Michael N.

"We had never heard of Holt Heating and Plumbing until today. We had an emergency and needed service immediately and Holt was available. Israel was our technician and he was amazing! They will have our business for years to come! Thanks Israel and Holt!"

Rhonda

"The best experience you could ever ask for. Nick is very skilled and knowledgeable about his industry. We were in a challenging situation and Holt and Nick were there to help us. Nick is very professional, extremely polite and friendly and very skilled. Thank you all so very much"

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