03/06/2015
One of the most critical parts of the winter is staying cozy and warm. Of course, staying comfortable is critical throughout the year, but during the winter it is even more crucial. Winters in Reeds Spring are unpredictable and the chilliest days can often appear on us, sometimes when your furnace is unprepared. So, before you call in a professional technician, here are a few things you can examine first:
Check your filter – grimy filters are one of the most widespread causes of unexpected furnace failures. Air has a more challenging time floating through filters once they are filthy or dirty, causing the system to switch off sometimes. The older the furnace, the more difficult it might be to find the problem, while newer furnaces are created to point out clogged and dirty filters before further problems arise. Replacing furnace filters every month or so can counteract these issues and keep you warm.
See if your batteries are weak or dead – keep incessant tabs on your thermostat batteries to ensure that there isn’t a flashing low battery light or marker on your thermostat. If there is, it’s time to swap out the batteries on your thermostat.
Ensure that your thermostat is set to “heat” – it can be easy to overlook minor things like the settings of your thermostat. Insure this crucial step, especially if there was a relevant spike in temperature that may have caused you to switch off the “heat” setting.
Check your switches – in your home’s circuit breaker panel, locate the breakers that run your furnace:
- [Ensure|Guarantee|Confirm]48] that the switch is in the On spot. If it is Off or in the middle of the two spots, turn the breaker to Off and then reset it to On.
- The switch that looks like a light switch should also be in the On, or Up, position. It can definitely be confused as a real light switch, which is why it is often the problem with furnace troubleshooting. Once it’s back On, the system will only need a few minutes to reboot.
Walking through these steps is a simple and effective way of checking the effectiveness of your furnace before you make a call to your Reeds Spring technician. If there are still problems after you have worked through these steps, you will have a much better idea on how to inform your [[technicians|specialists|experts}69] on what the problem might be. If you have questions or need to schedule a repair, call All Seasons Comfort Systems Inc in Reeds Spring or find us online assistance.
