Many HVAC companies offer emergency repair
services for those truly chilly nights when the heat won't work or when
there is something happening that may be a danger. However, higher rates can
incur which leaves people wondering if their problem is really an emergency or
if they can wait until the morning.
In truth, it all depends on the circumstances. If your heat
shut off in the early hours of the morning, you may wake up to a chilly home,
but typically you can wait until normal service hours to call a repair
technician. However, the longer the heat is off, and the colder it is outside,
will dictate an emergency. It is not just about you being cold either. Without
heating, your home is at risk. If your home gets too cold, you may have pipes
freezing, and bursting – thus causing even more damage.
So, if your heat stops early on of a very cold night, it can
certainly be classified as being an emergency. However, usually heating
emergencies come in the form of gas furnaces. A gas leak can be a deadly
hazard. Furthermore, a damaged furnace could also cause carbon monoxide to leak
in your home. If you hear strange noises coming from your furnace, or notice strange
smells, you should immediately discontinue use and call for repair as it is
always best to err on the side of caution. If it is particularly cold, you will
then also want to make an emergency call to your HVAC company.
Most cases will allow you to be able to wait until normal service
hours. And, it will also depend on the temperature when it comes to dictating
whether it is an emergency. You will, however, want to mention specific issues
to your HVAC company even when you do call during normal hours. This will allow
them to prioritize your issue if their technicians are particularly busy, which
can happen during the winter when everyone has furnace problems.
Find yourself in an HVAC emergency? Please call us immediately.
Kent Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. ensures that our emergency service is
available 24/7/365.
