Does your heating system refuse to kick on during the chilly winter months when you need it most? If so, then you may need a furnace repair.
But have no fear. Many heating system issues are easily fixable, and you can perform a few of them yourself without professional help. The Winters Heating and Cooling team put together a checklist so you can review your heating system. Contact us after trying this checklist if your heating still won’t work, and we’ll provide a free estimate.
FURNACE REPAIR CHECKLIST
Do you suspect something is wrong with your furnace? See the following checklist to find the issue.
Homeowners loathe it when their heating system abruptly shuts off during the frigid cold. A sudden stop usually leads to costly repairs and bundling up in blankets until the issue is fixed.
Do you want to help avoid heating system repairs or replacements altogether? If so, we recommend scheduling routine and pre-seasonal maintenance. Our maintenance services detect potential issues and fix them before they become inconvenient and expensive. Preventing problems before winter ensures your family’s comfort and safety during the year’s coldest days.
Everyone needs a heating and cooling system. But thanks to the Advantage Program, that doesn’t mean you have to stress over it.
The Advantage Program relieves you from the burden of unplanned repairs and ongoing maintenance. And when it’s time to replace your home comfort system for the latest model, we’ll eliminate hefty down payments, seasonal maintenance and repair costs.* All you pay is a monthly service fee.
$189/yr per system or $13.99/mo
WHAT DOES FURNACE MAINTENANCE INCLUDE?
We look at the cleanliness of the coil, amperage and cleanliness of the blower, check gas pressures, check flame sensor and ignitor.
We assess your heating system's electrical components and check for unsecured connections and faulty wiring.
Our technicians evaluate your vent and duct airflow looking for signs of disruption, poor power generation and other issues.
We run diagnostics on controls, settings and safety components to see if the issue stems from your system's mechanisms.
Your heating system’s risk of failure beyond repair dramatically increases if your unit is 10 years old or older. Many homeowners dread the day their unit stops working for good. Our technicians make the transition easy by providing quick, quality installations to restore the warmth in your home.
We install all heating brands, makes, and models, which provides you with a wide selection of brand-new units that will run more efficiently than your current one. Your new heating system will significantly reduce your energy bill and ensure comfort.
Start by checking to see if your thermostat is telling your heater to ignite.
Digital Thermostat:
Smart Thermostat:
Discovering issues with your smart thermostat is model specific. We suggest visiting the manufacturer’s website or contacting them directly. Contact us if you still can’t get your furnace to work after speaking with the manufacturer.
Next, you must check if your breaker is on or off. Here’s how:
Furnaces stop working due to old, dirty or damaged air filters regularly. An old filter can cause:
Your filter is in your furnace’s blower compartment. Here’s how you replace it:
You should replace flat filters monthly and pleated filters every three months. We encourage more regular replacement for homes with children and animals.
If failures continue, look inside your furnace’s plastic window or the outside of your heater to check the blower motor’s status.
If you don’t see a solid-colored light or flickering green light, your heater is most likely displaying an error code only a professional can fix. Contact us for a service.
After all steps have been completed, call Winters Heating and Cooling at 317-215-7163 for professional and dependable service.