Why Is Your Furnace Tripping Your Circuit Breaker?
It’s never a good thing to have an appliance trip your circuit breaker, but having your furnace cause problems during the coldest Franklin & South Indy days is pretty high on Winters Heating and Cooling’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, there is a chance you need a furnace repair. Winters Heating and Cooling can help you determine what the exact problem is, but here are examples of reasons we usually see: overworked furnaces, short circuits and wiring problems. It doesn’t matter what is taking place with your furnace, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you need to call in an expert.
Overworked Furnaces
There are a variety of explanations as to why your furnace becomes overworked, but they’re typically preventable. Dirty air filters and blocked or closed vents are often responsible—and those problems can be easily identified and fixed during a preventive maintenance visit. If that isn’t the reason for your furnace trouble, Winters Heating and Cooling can help you out by doing a furnace repair.
Short Circuits
If you have a short circuit in your furnace, it will trip the breaker promptly when you turn it on. If you believe you have a short circuit in your furnace, call Winters Heating and Cooling right away for a furnace repair. Short circuits can be very risky, causing fires or other serious damages.
Wiring Problems
Faulty installation or loose connections can cause your furnace to short circuit and trip your circuit breaker. It doesn’t matter how they got that way, loose wires can force your furnace to overheat and trip your circuit. Your Winters Heating and Cooling professional can find and tighten any loose connections and ensure your furnace is functioning safely.
If your circuit breaker is tripping, give Winters Heating and Cooling a call at 317-406-5382 immediately. It’s important to keep your Franklin & South Indy home and family safe and warm.
