Your heating system is a complex machine, and its problems can range from as simple as a dead battery in your thermostat to far more complicated issues that can be solved by experts only. Homeowners can solve some heater problems on their own. However, it’s vital to know when to call a technician to work on your heating system.
Simple Steps to Troubleshooting Common Heater Issues:
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Check Your Thermostat
Before you do anything else, check the batteries in the thermostat. Ensure that it does not require new batteries. Programmable thermostats are complex and tricky to use. Check that it is set to heat and at the correct temperature. If the problem persists, contact a technician from HVAC repair in Scottsdale, AZ.
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Check for Power
Furnaces can’t start because of tripped breakers or blown fuses. Examine your home’s breaker box for tripped breakers and replace any blown fuses inside the fuse box. If the system is not heating, make sure the power switch on the furnace’s side is on.
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Check for the Gas Valve
Gas valves may be closed because of a leak. A closed gas valve will prevent your furnace from receiving the fuel it requires to combust and produce heat. Closed gas valves are perpendicular to the pipe, whereas open valves are in line with the valve’s direction. Check to determine if your valve is open.
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Check the Air Filter
Your clogged filter makes the furnace difficult to circulate warm air throughout the house. Unsurprisingly, this is one of the most common issues.
Fortunately, changing your filter is easy and something you can do yourself. It all starts with selecting the proper furnace filter.
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Clean the Vents and Duct
To ensure that air flows freely and circulates in your home, make sure that no objects are blocking the vents. Cleaning the vents and ducts will keep the system running smoothly and prevent damage.
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Flush Out the Drain Lines
If too much water accumulates due to a blockage in the condensate pipe, the system can trip a limit switch, shutting down heat production. Check your condensate line for obstructions and call a service technician if you won’t be able to clear the clog on your own.
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Clean Exhaust Flue
An exhaust flue in a gas or oil furnace directs the gaseous byproducts of combustion to the outside. As a result, they can be clogged with dirt and debris over time.
To keep exhaust flue clear, you can remove nests, sweep, or vacuum out dirt that accumulates in the vent during autumn or after a strong wind. In addition, remove any shrubs, trees, branches, or vines that may block the operation of the furnace exhaust flue.
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Check the Pilot Light is On or Off.
To relight the pilot, follow the instructions in your owner’s manual. And if it goes out again, you need to contact an expert.
If you cannot resolve a heater problem on your own, contact heating repair in Phoenix, AZ. Technicians from Autumn Air Heating & Cooling LLC. can do complete, careful testing and troubleshooting to identify the root cause of the problem and offer appropriate repairs.
Call us at (602) 266-5247 or send us an email at joshua@autumnair.net.
