Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Terry Willliams
When your furnace
malfunctions in the middle of winter, do you immediately call a
heating repair professional for help? While this is recommended, it
might also help to do a little bit of investigating on your own to
find out if there’s anything you can do to fix the problem
yourself.
Check the Thermostat
A thermostat’s
programming system is a typical source of heating problems. Check if
the thermostat is functioning properly. More so, check if it is
switched on and that the temperature is higher than the ambient room
temperature .
Switches and
Electricity
Electric furnaces have
breakers, fuses or interlock switches that might be tripped by
problems within the equipment’s electrical system. Moreover, the
furnace’s compartment door also has an interlock switch that goes
off and turns down the temperature should the door be opened.
Flue Check
Flues move
furnace-produced harmful substances away from home interiors.
Sometimes however, nature gets in the way and leaves or other objects
get stuck inside. Check and unclog the flue as necessary. You should
make sure that you pay attention when disassembling this component,
in order for you to easily put it back together.
Simple tips like these
can help homeowners quickly resolve problems with their heating. With
careful action, you save the time and money due to unnecessary
repairs and maintenance.
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