In order to keep your home warm and comfortable in the winter, make sure that the furnace is inspected and maintained on a regular basis. If you are not sure how often the HVAC system should be inspected, make sure to contact us. We can look at the different parts and components to ensure that they are operating at top performance levels. If there is an issue or the part starts to go out, there will typically be a warning sign. Make sure to contact us at the first sign of the issue so we can inspect it for you. By catching an issue at the first sign, you can help save time, money, and stress in the long run.
One sign of an issue is if the pilot light will not stay lit. A normal pilot light on a gas furnace burns a consistent solid blue flame. When it struggles to light, stay lit, or burns a different color, there is a problem. Sometimes the issue is as simple as clearing old leaves out of your system’s air intake vent. At other times, dirty, crusty flame sensors can be responsible for the pilot light faltering or failing entirely. If this is an issue, make sure to contact us so we can inspect it for you. After the pilot light ignites, the furnace main should continue to work whenever the thermostat calls for more heat. Sometimes this happens because your heating & cooling thermostat needs new batteries. Other times the heating & cooling thermostat is fine, and there is a serious problem with your furnace’s gas valves, flame sensor or control board. You can easily test if you are in need of a furnace repair by turning your thermostat’s fan to the on position. If the blower does not start at this point, you likely have an electrical problem. However, if the blower is coming on during this test but not during normal use, there a mechanical problem.
Also remember to inspect the complete unit of the furnace. This includes the ductwork, thermostat, and furnace itself. If you notice a higher monthly heating bill, there is probably an issue with the furnace. Make sure to contact us and we can inspect the furnace for you. If a part needs to be repaired or replaced, we can do so quickly to help get your furnace working efficiently again.
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