It goes without saying, your Carrier furnace works hard during winter season to keep your home warm. If you notice something unusual in the operation of the device (weird noises, performance issues, abnormal energy bills or strange odors), it is needed to track the issue of the problem and eliminate it as soon as possible. We strongly do not recommend using a faulty furnace.
If a dusty, burning furnace smell seems to be coming from your heat registers, and the smell continues for more than an hour, it’s time to check your furnace. Dirty air filters are often a source of heavy dust buildup, so inspect the filter and replace it if necessary. Filter inspections should be done every 30 – 90 days regardless, and doing so may proactively help eliminate the issue. Finally, if the smell just isn’t going away, it’s time to call a Carrier HVAC professional for help.
If you turn on your furnace and the heat smells like burning plastic, you should suspect it’s more than just dust burning off the heat exchanger. Follow your nose to identify the source of the smell. If it’s your furnace, shut off the power and contact an HVAC technician to have it inspected. While you are waiting, if the smell persists, turn on exhaust fans or crack some windows for ventilation. Plastic and other materials can emit fumes that are not just unpleasant, they can be toxic.
In case of strange odors presence you should always call to your local HVAC technician for an inspection. Prime Air Solutions experts will provide you with fast and reliable heating repair to eliminate the issues with your Carrier furnace once and forever.
To arrange a maintenance visit, call at (619) 655-3355 or leave a request directly on our website. You can also order service on an ongoing basis.
