When it’s -10° outside, you don’t have the luxury of playing around with a finicky heater. Adequate warmth can literally mean the difference between life and death! However, some are more common than others. Here are just four common problems with the modern furnace and how to fix them.
1. No Heat
If your furnace isn’t responding to commands, check the pilot light. It may sound like an overly simple solution, but you’d be surprised at how many problems can be traced back to a draft that wafted through the basement.
2. Overheating
If your furnace is red-hot to the touch, you’re most likely suffering from a belt or bearing issue that’s causing the entire unit to overheat. You’ll need to call in the professionals right away to diagnose and fix the problem.
3. Weak Heat
Weak heat is usually because of a thermostat malfunction. If everything else seems to be working in your furnace, examine your thermostat and see if it’s accurately reading and responding to the unit. It may be time to replace it.
4. Inadequate Flow
If the temperature is nice and warm but the airflow is suspect, the culprit is probably a clogged filter. Depending on the degree of dust and debris, you may need to do more than just clean it.
These are a few issues that may arise with your furnace or heating system. Don’t wait until the dead of winter to call the professionals; enlist their services as soon as you realize you have a problem. Click here to learn more about HVAC repair.