Furnace Tips by Treat’s Heating & Cooling
While gas furnaces are efficient they can have problems like any other mechanical system. When the temperature in your home drops below your comfort level you may wonder why your heater won’t turn on. There are several reasons why this could be happening. A few troubleshooting steps can save you time in the long run.
Ensure that your thermostat is set to the heat position and that the set point is below the current room temperature. Thermostat settings get changed accidentally and are a common reason the heat is no longer working. Lower the setting several degrees below the current room temperature and see if the system activates.
Verify that your circuit breakers are not tripped. If they have, reset the breakers. Your unit may also have a safety switch ensure it is in the “on” position.
If the thermostat and power are operating you can then verify the system has a sufficient flow of gas. The shut off valve needs to be in the open position. Sometimes these are closed during the summer as a safety precaution.
Call your specialists at Treat’s Heating & Cooling for an appointment if these simple troubleshooting tips didn’t work for you or you need maintenance on your equipment. 360.825.0800
The Auburn, WA furnace experts at Treat’s Heating & Cooling offer high quality installation, repair, maintenance, and other heating and air conditioning services throughout Western Washington including Enumclaw, Buckley, Bonney Lake, Sumner, Puyallup, Tacoma, Auburn, Black Diamond, Covington, Maple Valley, Federal Way, Kent, & Seattle WA.