Common Problems that Indicate a Gas Furnace Needs Repair Services
When the furnace is not creating heat as expected, there might be a chance that the blower is closed up.
Both propane and natural gas are used in gas furnaces to heat a residence or commercial location. Although gas is considered expensive to heat, many say its benefits outweigh the costs. Gas naturally burns cleaner than furnaces where oil is used. The cost of repairing is also lower compared to an oil furnace. Another advantage of gas furnaces is that any problem is easily detectable and doesn't require too much labor.
Below are four major issues related to old gas furnaces and what to expect regarding repair.
A furnace that doesn't produce heat
Suppose the gas furnace is not creating heat properly. In that case, it is possible to have one of the following difficulties: a control valve is closed, a fuse has been blown, a circuit has been tripped, or a defective thermostat and a pilot light is not working. If the problem matches one of these mentioned problems, call an HVAC contractor. Many of these problems can be fixed the same day.
The furnace is not producing enough heat
When the furnace is not creating heat as expected, there might be a chance that the blower is closed up, the blower needs to be tightened up correctly, or the filter or burner has not been cleaned for a long time. Call a local HVAC technician to assess the issue and save money by fixing the problems immediately.
The furnace is continuously switching on and off
When the furnace continuously switches on and off without producing the expected heat level, it could be having one of the following problems: the blower is clogged, the filter is too dirty, or the motor is too dry. When the first occurs, an HVAC contractor will clean up the blower and surrounding area by using a vacuum. If the air filter is too dirty, the contractor will replace it with a new, clean one, which is temporary. In the case of a dirty motor, the contractor will use oil to clean the parts.
If the pilot light is working correctly, a blue flame will emerge from a small pipe. In some cases, the following can occur if the blue flame is not visible: a clogged pilot opening, a lack of gas flow due to an inaccurately situated valve, and a defective thermocouple. In each situation, a trained professional can complete the job quickly and easily.
Most gas furnace repairs are easy to handle, but using an experienced HVAC contractor is always recommended to avoid the danger of a probable gas leak.
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