As a homeowner, it is important to know that HVAC systems all have different lifespans. If you know how old your system is before purchasing your home it will allow you to plan ahead. A great question to ask the previous homeowners is whether they have maintenance records available. Once you receive this information you’ll know if you need repairs or a replacement in the near future To help Chillicothe Heating & Cooling has put together a list of common questions that most homeowners might have regarding their furnace.
1. Why is My Furnace Not Lighting?
For most modern furnaces, an electronic ignition system lights the burners. If the igniter is dirty or if it has burnt out, it will need to be replaced. Our technicians can do this job quickly and easily for you.
2. Why is My Furnace Leaking?
As your furnace operates it produces a significant amount of water in the form of condensation from your evaporator coil. However, you should never see a puddle of water anywhere. If this happens, quickly turn off your system and give one of our experts a call if this happens.
3. Why is my Furnace Tripping the Breaker?
Homeowners experience this more than anything on the list. Do a fast reset end that should go the trick. Keep in mind, regardless of the way your furnace heats your home (ex: propane, oil, or natural gas), it still uses electricity to function. If this is the case you have probably been overworking your system, or your furnace is on the fritz, and you should consider a replacement. . We want you and your family to remain safe and warm this winter season.
4. Why Doesn’t My Furnace Get Enough Heat?
Clogged filters are one reason your furnace isn’t getting enough heat. Dust and dirt can restrict airflow, amongst several other factors that could be the reason. It is essential to check your filters frequently, our professionals suggest at least once every three months. This will ensure your home heating system is in Five Star shape!
5. Why is My Furnace Making a Loud Noise and shaking hard?
Any loud noises coming from your residential furnace can sound troublesome. If you hear any buzzing, screeching, humming, or any other unfamiliar noises you’ll want to turn your furnace off right away.
We all want our furnaces to have a long life span. So, make sure you do your furnace a great service by paying attention to all these frequent questions above so that your heating system can have the proper life span it deserves.
Are you still concerned after reading those common questions?
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