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Posted on December 11, 2015 by

Burning Furnace Smell

What Is That Smell?

A furnace is only turned on to heat up a St. Michael home when it gets cold outside, so the furnace may be off when itโ€™s too warm outside to turn it on. Itโ€™s possible that if you turn on the furnace, it may smell like something is burning, and itโ€™s understandable that this may concern you.

There are several reasons why you may get a burning smell coming from your furnace, and it’s important to search for the cause before dismissing it as something simple. Once it’s determined exactly what the reason is why the burning smell is there, then you can get the problem fixed.

St. Michael, MN furnace-repair-servicesThe Reasons For The Burning Smell

1. It’s possible that a dirty filter may be the culprit why there is a burning smell coming from your furnace. It’s a good idea to change the filter in a furnace before it’s turned on, especially if it’s been off for many months.

Those who just choose to turn on their furnace without changing the filter may experience a very smelly St. Michael home, and the smell being pushed throughout the home may smell like something is burning.

It’s possible that the dirty filter has too much dirt on it, which then doesn’t allow enough airflow, and then it can possibly cause the filter to be set on fire, which becomes another problem in itself.

2. Another thing to consider is the dust in the combustion chamber. Those who have had their unit turned off for several months will get a build up of dust, and once the furnace has been turned on, then this dust has to burn away. While the dust is being burned, it may smell like something is burning in the home.

3. It’s also possible that there is a problem with the blower, which is what pushes air through the home to keep the home warm. If the blower is not working properly or hasn’t been maintained, it could possibly cause the furnace to overheat, and this may be why you’re getting that burning smell.

Are you having trouble with your St. Michael, MN heating system? Call B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C at (763) 497-2290 for all your repair needs!