Boiling Springs has grown fast over the past few decades, and neighborhoods have filled in along Highway 9 and the roads branching off it. A lot of those homes went up during the same building boom, which means thousands of furnaces and heat pumps were installed around the same time. Now many of them are reaching the age where parts start wearing out and repair calls pick up.
Chisholm Plumbing, AC & Furnace Repair helps Boiling Springs homeowners keep their heat running through Upstate winters. We repair gas furnaces, electric furnaces, and heat pumps with furnace backup, including the attic and closet installs common in newer construction. You’ll get upfront pricing before we begin, and our team is available 24/7 for heating emergencies.
If your home was built in the last 15 to 25 years, there’s a good chance your furnace is still the one the builder put in. Original equipment can run well for a long time, but it tends to give some hints before it gives out. Here are a few to keep an eye on.
Many of these problems start small and get worse with each cold snap. A quick visit now can save you from a bigger repair, or a water-stained ceiling, later in the season.
Attic installations are behind a large share of the furnace problems we see in Boiling Springs. During summer, attic temperatures climb well past what’s comfortable, and that heat wears on control boards, wiring, and blower motors month after month. When winter arrives, those weakened parts are more likely to fail just when you need them.
High-efficiency furnaces in attics bring another challenge. They produce water as they run, and that condensate has to drain through a line and pan. If the line clogs with algae from the humid summer months or the water freezes on a cold night, the furnace shuts down to protect itself. Left alone, a backed-up pan can overflow and damage the ceiling below.
Dual fuel systems are also common in newer homes here, pairing a heat pump with a gas furnace. When an outdoor sensor, thermostat setting, or control board isn’t working right, the system may lean on the furnace too much or not switch over at all. We also handle the everyday repairs every furnace eventually needs, like ignitors, flame sensors, pressure switches, and capacitors.
We know Boiling Springs families stay busy with work, school, and practice schedules, so we try to make a repair visit as easy as possible. When you call, we’ll set up a time that works and keep you posted if anything changes. Our technician shows up ready to diagnose the problem, not guess at it.
Once we’re at your home, we inspect the furnace, thermostat, condensate drain, venting, and ductwork connected to the system. For attic units, we check the drain pan and safety switch so a clogged line doesn’t turn into a leak. We also look at airflow, since many two-story homes have rooms that never quite heat evenly.
After the inspection, we walk you through what’s wrong and what it will cost to fix before any work begins. Most of the time we can get your system running again during the same visit. If a part has to be ordered, we’ll tell you when to expect it and help you stay as comfortable as possible in the meantime.
Early one weekday morning in February, Jessica called us because her furnace had quit sometime overnight. The thermostat said it was calling for heat, but nothing was coming through the vents. Her kids were bundled in blankets eating breakfast, and she had to leave for work within the hour.
Our technician headed up to the attic and found the furnace locked out. The condensate line had partially frozen near a section that ran close to the eaves, and the backed-up water had tripped the pressure switch. He cleared the line, flushed out the algae buildup that had narrowed it over the summer, and reworked the section so it wouldn’t sit in the coldest part of the attic.
The furnace fired right up, and the house was warming back up before Jessica pulled out of the driveway. It’s a common problem in homes with attic furnaces, and a little attention to the drain line during yearly maintenance goes a long way.
Plenty of people in Boiling Springs are new to the area and still looking for a go-to company they can count on. We’d like to be that company for you, and we earn it by treating every home like it belongs to our own family. Here’s what sets our team apart.
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Uneven heating often comes from duct layout, closed or blocked vents, leaky ductwork in the attic, or poor airflow balance. A technician can check the system and recommend adjustments.
Yes, high-efficiency furnaces create condensate that drains away through a line. If you see water leaking or pooling, the line or pan may be clogged and should be checked.
Parts like ignitors, flame sensors, and capacitors wear out with normal use. Attic heat and humidity can shorten their life, even on newer systems.
Yes. We regularly repair attic and closet furnaces, including their condensate lines, drain pans, and safety switches.
Yes. We repair dual fuel systems in Boiling Springs, including the heat pump, furnace, and the controls that switch between them.
