Burning Furnace Smell
Why Do I Smell Something Burning?
If people smell something burning in a home, the first thing they might do is go into the kitchen to see what’s cooking. If there is nothing cooking, it can be very puzzling to figure out where the burning smell is coming from, and this is when panic starts to set in.
If there’s something burning in the kitchen, many will know just to turn off the stove and to remove the pot or pan from the stove.
If there’s a burning smell coming from anywhere else in the house, especially the furnace, then it may be troubling. If a furnace has a burning smell coming from it, there could be several reasons why.
Here Are The Possibilities
1. Not everyone runs their furnace throughout the year, especially since there are several months in the year that are too warm to allow a furnace to be turned on.
Once the furnace is turned on again, it’s possible that the burning smell will be caused by the dust that has accumulated inside of the furnace. The dust should easily burn off, and the smell should go away after a while, but if the smell sticks, then there is a much bigger problem.
2. It’s also a good idea to consider that there is some type of malfunction going on with the blower, which has the purpose of blowing warm air around the home.
If this blower has stopped working properly or is not working at all, then it’s very likely that you’ll have an overheated furnace that can create a burning type of smell. This can be very problematic, and this means that you no longer have a properly functioning furnace, so professional help is needed.
3. Don’t forget about the air filter in your Alexandria furnace because it’s very important, not just for clean air but also to help prevent a possible fire.
An extremely dirty filter can be so filled with dust that it causes the filter to catch fire and become an even bigger hazard. Change filters regularly to prevent this type of hazard.
Call A Professional
When you still can’t determine why your Alexandria furnace is letting off a burning smell, then you’ll need to make a call to a professional. Do not run the furnace again until the professional can come out and check the unit to determine the cause of the problem.
Is your furnace in smelling up your Alexandria, VA home? Call Cyprus Heating and Cooling today at (888) 775-5640, and get that foul odor out of your home.
