Common Furnace Problems That May Require Edmonton Furnace Replacement

By Author: Levi Eslinger
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Furnaces should work efficiently and smoothly to ensure your home gets the warmth it requires, especially in a place like Edmonton, CA, where winter can bring below freezing temperatures. A furnace not only heats air, it also filters it. A faulty furnace can thus not only mean a cold uncomfortable night for your family, but contaminated air as well. Here are some common issues your furnace may experience, some of which can indicate you need expert Edmonton furnace replacement services.

Noise

A rumbling sound may mean that the pilot light isn’t set properly but it can also indicate a dirty gas burner. Adjusting the pilot light to the appropriate setting, or cleaning out or replacing a gas burner may solve this problem. A belt that is too loose may cause a high pitched noise, and adjusting the belt tension or replacing a worn out belt may be able to fix the problem.

Continuously Running Blower

If this happens, a likely cause could be a broken fan control switch. Ask an Edmonton heater specialist to have the switch replaced. You can also check if the thermostat is set to ‘continuous’; if this is ...
... the case, adjusting the setting can shut off the blower.

Short Cycling

A furnace is designed to turn on and off during operations, but frequent on-off actions may indicate a problem. One of the most common causes of short cycling is dirty air filters. Cleaning or replacing your air filters may address this problem.

Insufficient Heat

This may be caused by closed valves or a low thermostat setting. If valves are opened and the thermostat is set correctly, this could mean that the thermostat is broken. Call a furnace repair contractor to repair this for you.

If the severity or frequency of your furnace problems increases, it may be time for a furnace replacement. Consult an Edmonton furnace specialist for advice. For more tips on furnace trouble shooting visit: homerepair.about.com/od/heatingcoolingrepair/ss/gas_furn_trblsh.htm.