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Top 6 Causes of Furnace Failure

  1. Infrequent maintenance   Maintenance on your furnace unit should be completed annually, or semi-annually, it is recommended that maintenance is completed in the fall before winter. Without regular maintenance, normal wear and tear of the unit will increase resulting in unwanted repairs. When regular maintenance is complete you will have a record of the mechanical parts inside your unit, you will then be aware of potential future repairs ahead of time. 2. No heat / bad air flow   The blower motor is the component that pushes the air flow around your home, if the blower motor fails there could be no heat or no air flow in your home. The blower motor can fail by overuse, faulty equipment, or due to a blockage within your duct system. If your furnace unit is doing the opposite and is continually running, it could be an issue with the limit switch, a professional is the best route to take as the limit switch may need replacing. 3. Dirty filters ...

Tips and Tricks for Furnace Maintenance

  Furnace maintenance is very important to ensure your furnace runs smoothly; luckily furnaces can typically go long periods of time without any furnace maintenance. It is recommended your furnace receive maintenance at least once a year, however, it is best to have furnace unit maintenance completed twice a year, once during the spring and again in the fall.   Your furnace is considered the most important piece of equipment in your home, especially during winter. When the fall arrives it’s best to complete furnace maintenance to ensure your furnace runs smoothly during the cold winter months.   Tips on basic fall maintenance   Start furnace maintenance early Visual inspection Wire inspection Clean flame sensor Dust &vacuum If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, it is best to call in a professional. When a professional is in your home completing the fall maintenance they are then able to teach you simple tasks you can complete ...