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Troubleshooting Common Heating Problems

A majority of American homes are equipped with forced-air central heating systems. Most heating systems operate reliably for a long time if they are well-maintained. Check these troubleshooting tips before contacting a Tri-County Aire service professional.

1. The thermostat must be set higher than the actual room temperature. If the thermostat is programmable, be certain it has fresh batteries.
   
   
2. If there is central air, or the system is zoned, make sure the selector switch is on heat.
   
   
3. If you are familiar with the fuse or circuit breaker panel, check for blown fuses or tripped breakers. Correct the problem once. If it repeats, call a serviceman.
   
   
4. Do not attempt to service the controls inside the cabinet. Deadly high voltage conditions exist.

Caring for Your Furnace
Clean or replace a disposable furnace filter periodically during the winter – check the filter monthly. Brush and vacuum the heat exchanger surfaces every year, if recommended by your owner's manual. Before the heating season, clean the blower blades and seal any air leaks in ducts with several wraps of duct tape. Some fan motors and fans need oiling; some have sealed bearings. If recommended by your maintenance manual, oil the bearings according to the manufacturer's directions.

BE SAFE!
If you smell gas in your home or near your furnace, particularly if the odor is strong, immediately evacuate the house, leave the door open, and call your gas utility or the fire department from your neighbor's house or a cell phone. (Don't use the phone in the house or turn light switches off or on.)

If you need your air conditioning system service, complete and submit the service request form or call Tri-County Aire to request a service call.