When it's working properly, your Olathe heating and cooling system keeps your home comfortable during the hot summer months and cozy in the winter. But like anything, your Olathe HVAC system can break down or experience problems that prevent it from operating at peak efficiency. This can lead to increased utility bills or even the dreaded event of a total furnace breakdown on the coldest day of the year. So what are some of the most common HVAC problems that furnaces face, and how can you address them before you need a residential furnace repair or replacement?

1. Restricted airflow. After all, your furnace works by pushing warm air through the various vents in your house to keep the rooms cozy and warm, right? And anything that restricts that airflow—such as a filter that's dirty or clogged—prevents the furnace from adequately heating your home or makes it work a lot harder to do so, which raises your utility bills.
2. Old thermostats. A lot of the houses in Olathe were built decades ago, and many of them still use old mercury switch thermostats to control the heat. Unfortunately, those are bound to wear out after a while, so if you're running into problems with your thermostat, it's probably time to upgrade to modern digital, programmable thermostats—or even a learning thermostat like the Nest system. (Did we mention that Davenport is a Nest thermostat installer in Olathe?)
3. Tripped breakers. If your furnace suddenly stops working, don't panic! It may not be time for an Olathe HVAC repair just yet—you may have just tripped a breaker. Your breakers are designed to protect your home from power overloads and other hazards, and many factors can lead to a tripped breaker, so if your furnace stops working unexpectedly, the fuse box should be one of the first things you check.
4. The blower is always running. This can often be traced back to a problem with the limit switch in your furnace, which will probably have to be replaced. Fortunately, a quick residential furnace repair can usually get your system back to running like normal in no time!
5. Strange noises. If you're experiencing weird noises in the middle of the night, your house may not be haunted—there may just be a mechanical problem with your furnace. So before you call the Ghostbusters, call Davenport Service Company for an Olathe HVAC repair or tune-up.

Fortunately, these and other Olathe heating and cooling problems can often be stopped before they start with proper annual maintenance. Giving your Olathe heating and cooling system a seasonal tune-up can head off many of these issues before they become serious and ensure that your HVAC system is in good working order all year round.

That's why Davenport Service Company offers a VIP preventive maintenance program to take the burden of properly caring for your HVAC system off your shoulders. Don't worry about when you last changed that filter, or whether you've already scheduled your fall furnace tune-up. Leave it to the pros at Davenport to help keep your home warm in the winter and cool all summer long, not to mention identifying little problems before they become a whole lot bigger. To learn more, or sign up for our VIP Program today, just give us a call at 913-441-2222!