When it’s snowing outside, and your furnace breaks down, it’s a “cold consolation” to know that the breakdown could have probably been avoided. But it’s still uncomfortable. That said, before the onset of winter each year, you should do annual maintenance checks on your furnace in order to reduce the risk of it breaking down and causing your home to freeze.
If you have a problem with your furnace, regardless of the cause, take a look at the list that we have produced below; it will perhaps save you some time and money along the way.
Air Leakage
Even when the furnace is on, the ducts are clean, and all of the switches have been checked, you may not be receiving the warm air that you should be. It’s possible that you have a hole in your system somewhere that’s letting air out.
Your home will be noticeably cooler if the warm air is escaping via the windows rather than being used to heat the space within. Alternately, if there is a draft (possibly one that you cannot immediately feel), then an excessive amount of chilly air might be entering the room. To evaluate whether or not this is the case, you should carefully inspect both the inside and the outside of your house.
A Broken Thermostat
The first issue that has to be looked at is whether or not your thermostat is operating properly. First and foremost, is it even turned on? And does it have the appropriate settings? Make sure that the setting is on heat mode. You may consider this to be obvious, yet a simple check like this might prevent around one-fourth of all service calls that are made.
Breakers and Switches
Is the furnace unit truly the source of the problem? Inspect the fuse box in your vehicle to discover if any of the fuses have burned out. Check to see that none of the breakers in your home are to blame for the furnace not working properly. Also, examine the furnace itself to see if the power switch is engaged; each and every furnace has one.
It is also a good idea to ensure that the door to the front panel is correctly secured. If the door to the front panel is not secure, the majority of furnaces will not turn on.
The Blower Motor
If the blower motor (also known as the fan motor) isn’t working, the furnace won’t be able to distribute the heat it generates effectively throughout your home. Check to see if there is a problem with the fan motor since this could indicate that your furnace is still working but is failing to pump warm air out to where it should.
Filthy Filters
Filters that are unclean or clogged are a very typical contributor to furnaces that do not function correctly. This may be especially relevant to consider if you have animals or a sizable family living under the same roof as you. It is essential to perform routine maintenance on both your heating system and the air quality in your house by changing the filters in your furnace on a regular basis.
Ignition Failure
Investigate the ignition in the event that the aforementioned solutions have not been successful in resolving the issue. In the event that either the pilot light or the electrical ignition systems malfunction, your furnace will not work.
Open the entrance to the burner chamber and look for the pilot light tube to check the status of the pilot light. It is likely that your pilot light has gone out if there is no sign of a little flame.
Conclusion
Homeowners must understand the main causes of furnace failure to keep their furnaces running efficiently and safely. The most common causes of furnace failure include dirty air filters, lack of regular maintenance, improper size of the furnace, faulty wiring, and improper installation.
Overall, it is important to have a professional inspect and service the furnace regularly to ensure it is running in peak condition.
If you are looking for a company that does furnace maintenance in Durham, ON, look no further than our services here at Climate Experts. We install, service and maintain all major brands of furnaces and air conditioners, and we are available to serve you for 24/7 emergency services in a quick and timely manner. Call us today, and let us tend to your furnace in no time!
