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If your furnace is blowing cool air, you may want to check the limit switch. It’s a dual-purpose device that controls the blower and protects against excessive hot temperatures. While limit switches can fail in different ways, some forms of failure can result in cool air coming out of the supply vents. What Is a …
If your furnace is powered by natural gas, it may feature a pilot light that is responsible for igniting the burners. As you probably know, the pilot light must stay lit so that the burners will continue to burn the natural gas. If it goes out, the burners will stop working. As a result, your …
Turning a blind eye to leaky eye ducts can be expensive. Learn the signs to save money and keep your home more comfortable and cleaner! After cooling or warming your home, your heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system must distribute the newly conditioned air throughout the ductwork. A blower will force the conditioned air into …
Has your heating, ventilation, and cooling system (HVAC) been diagnosed with a bad relay? Regardless of size or capacity, all HVAC systems have relays. They are responsible for regulating power to various parts. Relays can fail, and all it takes is a single failed relay to prevent your HVAC system from working properly. Overview of …
Can’t seem to keep your home warm during the winter? Of course, when your furnace or heat pump turns on, you expect it to warm your home. Furnaces and heat pumps are centralized heating systems and under normal circumstances, they should meet your winter heating needs. Unfortunately, you may lose some of the heat produced …
Where is your heating, ventilation, and cooling system’s (HVAC’s) thermostat located? The thermostat is the primary interface that allows you to control your home’s indoor temperature. When you adjust the thermostat, the AC system or furnace will run to achieve the specified temperature. The thermostat, however, needs to be installed in the right location of …
The blower motor is an important part of your heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system. As the name suggests, it’s responsible for powering the blower or fan so that air circulates through the ductwork. All HVAC systems have a blower motor. Whether you’re running the AC or furnace, the blower motor will push the heated …
Is your furnace leaking water? Whether it’s just a few drops or a large puddle, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that this is not normal. Furnaces don’t contain water. Rather, they use electricity or gas to warm the air. What causes furnaces to leak exactly, and how do you fix it? Restricted Airflow …
The furnace is designed to warm the air in your home by running it over a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger “exchanges” heat produced by the furnace’s heating element to the air. While some furnaces stop producing warm air when they fail, others can fail by constantly running. If your furnace constantly runs, it may …
If your home uses a gas-powered furnace or other appliances, you should take precautions to prevent carbon monoxide. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide is a serious safety hazard for homeowners and their family members. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it’s responsible for over 400 accidental …
