Spring is less than a month and a half away, but we Ohioans aren’t entirely out of the snow and cold season yet. Therefore, we need to stay prepared for the weather and any worst-case scenarios with the ever-fluctuating weather. With that being said, your Chillicothe Heating & Cooling service professionals want to help you know what to prepare and look for if your heat goes out this winter. Of course, we hope you never experience this, but in the event you do, you can be informed and ready and ask yourself these questions when it happens:
Question 1: Is There a Gas Leak?
Gas leaks are one thing you want to rule out as soon as possible! Therefore, it is first on our list. If ever your furnace stops working, please check to make sure the cause isn’t due to a gas leak. Natural gas doesn’t have an odor. So if you are smelling something that seems off, it is likely due to the sulfuric compound added to warn you in case of a gas leak. Don’t ignore that. Gather everyone in the house, and exit your home immediately. Next, you should call your gas company and wait for a professional to instruct you when it is safe to reenter the house. And if you don’t already have one. In that case, we highly recommend getting a home gas leak detector to ensure you and your family’s safety in these types of situations.
Question 2: What Do I Check for?
Let’s start troubleshooting. Though we don’t recommend doing your own furnace repairs, there are a few simple troubleshooting steps you can perform. Check the pilot light first if your furnace is turned on but not blowing warm air. How about your thermostat? Did you check to see if it is functioning? If the display is blank, don’t assume the worst yet! Perhaps it only needs the batteries changed out for some new ones. Another thing you want to check on the thermostat is if the heat mode is set. Last, of all, think about the circuit breaker. It may have tripped and just needs to be flipped back.
Question 3: When Should I Call a Technician?
At this point, you have done all the necessary checks and general troubleshooting steps, but your furnace is still not turning on. So what now? You don’t have to continue going on without heat, bumfuzzled and scratching your head. We’d say it is time to call in the professionals! Let us help lighten the burden and resolve your issue! You can give your Chillicothe Heating & Cooling service professionals a call, and we will schedule one of our NATE-certified technicians to come out to your home as soon as possible.
Question 4: What Heat Sources Can I Use While Waiting?
In the meantime, if you have one, you can utilize your fireplace. Staying by the fire with your family and keeping cozy can help brighten the mood and put a positive spin on things. However, if you don’t have a fireplace, consider using this time to bake something! The heat from your oven can help deliver warmth to the shared areas in your home. Plus, you get the benefit of enjoying a nice treat with your family!
We want the best for you and your family at Chillicothe Heating & Cooling. So please, don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions concerns or if your heat goes out this winter. And if you have not already had your seasonal maintenance performed on your furnace, it would be best to get that done as soon as possible. The seasonal tune-up & safety check helps keep issues like this from occurring in the first place. We’d love to hear from you! We treat our customers like family. We want the best for you, and our goal is to serve you and provide you, your home, and your family with fantastic customer service! So call us today at (740) 281-2186, or click here to schedule an appointment now!