Can I call my home warranty company -since I am hearing some explosion sound when I turn the heater ON
- l brought a town home 3 months ago - the seller paid and brought a
home warranty for me for 1 year Here is what it says in
coverage: ============== Platinum - NA8 1/09 - Contract
holder is responsible for $100.00 service fee or actual cost of
service, whichever is less, on service calls. The following items are
covered under your home service contract: Air Conditioning, Heating, Water Heater, Electrical System, Plumbing, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Built-In Microwave, Trash Compactor, Ductwork, Range, Oven, Cooktop, Door Bells, Garage Door System, Ceiling Fans, Central Vacuum, Burglar & Fire Alarm Systems, Exhaust Fans, Whirl Pool Bath, Sump Pump, Roof Leak Repair, Washer, Dryer, 13 Seer Equipment Upgrade, Kitchen Refrigerator w/Ice Maker l am hearing some loud explosion noise outside my house(or somewhere), when l turn the heat ON. l have a gas furnace in basement. Can l call the HWA and have them check this for me ? l am hoping l should not be paying them more than my $100 deductible right ?
You can call your home warranty company even if your not
hearing some explosion sound. The truth is if it isn't covered, your gonna
be on the hook for the bill. However, finding the problem isn't likely to
be much more than a $100.
The explosion noise you are hearing is due to slow ignition.
This means when the furnance starts up it is not igniting the gas straight
away, but a few seconds later. By that time, there is a fair amount of gas
in the combustion chamber before it is ignited. This needs to be checked
out urgently.
You shouldn't pay more than $100.00 and you shouldn't wait a
day longer. Certain things can happen with gas furnances and you need to
make sure either you or your wife are off the premises so one of you is
alive to collect the other is life insurance.
I am not kidding.
Depends on what you mean by ''explosion sounds.'' When a
gas-fired furnace trips on there is always a sort of roar & a popping
sound as the burners ignite & the impeller motor kicks on. This is quite
normal. If this is the first time you've had the heat come on in the new
home it just may be you aren't used to it. Before bothering with the
warranty, call some heating contractors & see if any are offering specials
on pre-season heating systems inspections & adjustments. Many contractors do this -- I've paid as little as $39.95 for one but $50 to $100 is more common. It is really worth doing it every year anyway to keep ur system in good running order & to avoid problems. They will put ur mind at ease if it is running normally & will also tell you what is wrong if there is something & probably a cost to fix it . THEN you can get the warranty involved. Bras Evening Dresses Prom Dresses
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