Signs Your Heating System Needs Repair

Uneven heating between rooms, a furnace that short-cycles, or a sudden spike in your energy bill are all early signs something's off with your heating system.

Strange smells or noises on startup are worth taking seriously — a burning dust smell is normal for the first few minutes of the season, but anything persistent should be inspected.

A yearly tune-up before the cold season catches most problems while they're still cheap to fix.