As the chill of winter approaches in the Sacramento area, your home’s heater becomes an essential ally in keeping things cozy. But what happens when it starts making unexpected sounds? Those rattles, bangs, or whistles aren’t just annoying—they could signal underlying issues that need attention. Ignoring them might lead to bigger problems down the line. At Sierra Pacific Home & Comfort, Inc., we’re here to help you understand what those noises mean and why acting quickly is key.
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Heater Making Strange Noises? Here’s What It Might Mean
Monday, November 3rd, 2025Can a Dirty Air Filter Damage Your Heater?
Monday, December 27th, 2021
Neglecting to replace or clean your air filter every 1 to 3 months will create problems. While it won’t directly damage your heater, there are absolutely consequences to not changing the air filter on this routine basis, which we’ll cover below.
We are happy to help when customers call us for heating repair in Roseville, CA. But we are happier if we can help our customers prevent a need for a repair call. Consider this your reminder to take action if you are overdue on cleaning or replacing your air filter, and read on!
Is Something Amiss with Your Heater?
Monday, November 1st, 2021
As the weather slowly but surely cools off, we’ll all be using our heating systems more and more. This should increase your comfort, of course, but what if you discover that you’re not as comfortable as you used to be when you use your heater? What if you’re using it the same way you did last year, but you’re still chilly or uncomfortable?
Well, then you have a right to be concerned. It sounds like something is wrong with the operation of your heating system, but what could it be? Read on as we uncover some indicators that something is wrong with your heater, what may be the cause, and what to do about it.
“Why Is My Heat Pump Stuck in Cooling Mode?”
Monday, December 14th, 2020
It may not get as bone-chillingly cold here as it does in other parts of the country, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t need our heaters to work effectively and efficiently when it does get cold. Without a reliable heater, it can get pretty dang uncomfortable. So, if you have a heat pump and all it’s doing is blowing out cold air, you will probably be pretty concerned!
The first thing to check if this occurs is the thermostat. Is it actually set in heating mode? This may seem obvious, but there is always at least a small chance that a family member switched it back over because they preferred a different temperature than you did. Assuming that you’ve checked this though, and the heat pump is still blowing cold air even though the thermostat indicates you switched it to heating mode, then it probably means your heat pump is stuck. But how does this occur? Read on!
When you’re in the HVAC business for as long as we have been, you hear plenty of the same questions. We’re always happy to answer any of your questions, so in this post, we’re going to go over some of the most common questions we get about heating systems.