With the temperatures dropping here in Southwest Florida, we know that many will be cranking on their heat in their homes for the first time this season. With the first start up of the heater, there could be some suspicious smells coming from it or your duct system. How do you know if everything is OK or if there’s a problem?
If the odor you are noticing smells strange, it is probably dust burning. Over the summer the dust accumulates on your heater coils and in your filter. It burns when you first start up your heater and blows through your duct system. You might notice the odor for up to an hour, but it is not an emergency. It will go away. You could open a window for a few minutes in the house to facilitate this.
Don't Panic! There is no reason to call an AC Company at this time!
In fact, some unscrupulous companies use this situation to sell uninformed customers equipment and services they don't need. If you have already called a company, please let us come by and give you a no obligation second opinion.
Contact AC by Florida Comfort Systems
Call me at 239-774-550 if you have any questions about your heating system. Living in Naples, this equipment is rarely used, but we receive many calls about the heating system every year about this time. Stay warm!
Denny Martin,
President of AC by Florida Comfort Systems
