One thing is very clear; furnace repair should be done by professionals. Repairing a furnace is not an easy task. It involves having in depth technical knowledge of the furnace. Additionally you should have the right gear. However, all the problems are not always caused by faulty piece of machinery. Sometimes, minor faults like wrong settings of thermostat or a loose connection can also cause problems. These minor problems do not require repairing of the furnace. There are some quick fixes for dealing with these types of problems. With a little knowledge you can save your money by avoiding expansive service calls. Some of these quick fixes are described below.
Some furnace repair tips or fixes
Thermostat settings
Today’s thermostat comes with number of setting options. They have become smart as well as complicated device. So, if your furnace has shut down or is giving uneven heat, the first thing that you should check is your thermostat settings.
- Check battery and display. If the battery is old put a new one. Its screen should display correct date, time and a.m. & p.m. settings.
- Then check the temperature settings. Put it at higher temperature, sometimes it may start the furnace.
- Check the cable that is connecting thermostat with the furnace. Make sure that it is properly connected.
- If all these things do not work out, you can also set your preferred temperature manually.
Checking the circuit breakers
- A tripped or blown circuit breaker can cause furnace shutdown. Read the owners manual carefully, it will give you important insight on the working of your thermostat.
Some easy furnace maintenance tips
- Change the dirty filters regularly. Dirty filters cause heat exchanger to overheat which shuts down the furnace.
- Clear the drain lines.
- Make sure that ducts are getting unrestricted air flow.
- Make sure that heat pumps should be located in an uncluttered place.
Call a Furnace repair company if these easy fixes do not solve your problem. Remember that only trained professional with the right equipments can identify the root cause of the problem and eliminate it. In trying to repair a furnace without proper knowledge and tools, you are putting your own life in danger. Also you may end up damaging the equipment, which in turn will increase the cost of repair.
