Your furnace is working hard to heat your house enough and provide comfort for your family during these chilly months. There are a few reasons why your furnace can stop operating and make you feel less cozy on frigid evenings. Our staff can assist with identifying and resolving a variety of problems that your furnace could be having.
Upon receiving your call, our staff will send someone out to inspect your heating system in detail and identify the cause of your furnace’s issue. Your furnace can underperform for a variety of reasons, but there are a few typical ones. Our service manager at Logan Services provided us with a list of the top 5 furnace issues that we often encounter and fix in the winter.
Having a Dirty Flame Sensor
The flame sensor verifies that the flame extends to every burner; the heat generated by the flame signals the gas valve to remain open. If the flame starts and then instantly goes out, it is a sign that the flame sensor is unclean. To get the furnace flame sensor operating again, it will need to be cleaned. The flame sensor should be cleaned by a Logan Services specialist, who will remove it, give it a cleaning with a scotch-Brite pad, and then replace it correctly.
Having a Dirty Furnace Filter
An HVAC system failure can result from a few issues that are brought on by a filthy furnace filter. One primary problem is limited circulation; the dust and debris that circulates in the air inside your house should be captured by your furnace filter. All those airborne particles can block the filter after a month, making it impossible for air to flow through. Your HVAC system operates less effectively because of this. Short cycling, or your furnace turning on and off a lot to keep the house at the right temperature, is another serious problem.
This can result in an overloaded and overheated system. Due to these factors, it is recommended that you change your furnace filter once a month to avoid premature breakdowns caused by neglected filters.
Blocked Flue Pipe
The carbon monoxide from your gas furnace is properly routed and ventilated outside of your home via a flue pipe, preventing a release inside. You and your family can be in risk if the flue pipe gets clogged, which usually happens due to animal nests, leaves, or snow. The carbon monoxide that results from the blockage can cause illness or even death. You should leave the home right away if this occurs. After the gas has been turned off by your gas provider, an HVAC specialist can come out and securely unclog the flue pipe.
Drain from Furnace
Condensation exits the HVAC system via the furnace drain, preventing it from building up around the furnace. A blocked furnace drain can start to pool and cause more serious issues including water damage and furnace rusting out. You can clear the debris from your furnace drain in advance and avoid this from occurring. Your only task is to:
Pull out the cap from Condensate Drain Tube
Fill the condensate drain tube with a vinegar-and-water combination and pour it down until you hear it drain out the other end.
We advise cleaning the furnace drain twice a year, in late summer and late spring. In case you have never done it before or believe it’s time for you to do this upkeep, we advise cleaning your furnace drain as soon as feasible.
Having a Bad Furnace Igniter
The air coming from the furnace is heated by a spark produced by a furnace igniter. The furnace will only run when air is brought in from the outside, regardless of the temperature, if the igniter fails. It can indicate that your furnace igniter has failed if your furnace is blowing air but is not hot. In this case, you should call Logan Services to diagnose and fix your furnace.
One of the typical furnace problems listed above can be the reason for your furnace’s perceived inefficiency. Whether it’s a problem with your furnace that we addressed in this post or something else, feel free to get in touch with a professional services provider.
