Repair & Maintenance Tips for Your Edmonton Furnace

Most furnaces are extremely easy maintenance, which is highly beneficial considering how important regular maintenance ensures the system works efficiently. Some maintenance tips are viable for all different types of systems. Here are some of the different problems and issues that will arise, and how you can fix them quickly and effectively.

Cooling and heating system problems can arise due to component issues. Usually, the components will be:

• The thermostat
• The distribution system
• The source for the cold/heat

 You should always take these steps before you start work on any system:

1. Check that the power is working. Look for any tripped circuits and blown fuses on the panel. Your furnace may have an entrance for the power that is separate to the main section. You should check this too. You will also need to find out whether you have fuses mounted within the unit.
2. Does your system have a reset button? If so, press this after waiting for the motor to cool for 30 minutes.
3. Try the reset button again after another 30 minute wait if it doesn’t work at first. You can try this one more time after this.
4. Check any separate power switches are turned on.
5. Look at the settings for the thermostat to make sure they are set correctly.
6. Check the gas supply if this is the fuel used. You should also check the pilot light is on. Check the oil supply if this is the fuel used.

You also need to remember the following safety measures when maintaining your furnace:

1. Turn off all power before working on your system. You can trip the circuit or remove the system’s fuse to isolate the power to the system. However, if you don’t know which circuit your system is currently working on, you will need to turn the power off from the whole house until you get it fixed.
2. If you find that there are repeated problems, like blown fuses or tripped circuits, it is a sign that there is a more difficult and serious problem. Don’t keep replacing things or try to fix it yourself. Call someone experienced and qualified to deal with this.
3. If you can smell gas, avoid using the light switches or trying to turn the gas off. You should leave windows open and walk out of the house immediately. Call the fire department or your gas company, and only enter the home when either say that it is safe to do so.

You should have any cooling or heating system serviced on a yearly basis to ensure it is properly maintained. For your furnace, have it serviced at the end of the winter period. Your furnace has worked hard, and many companies offer discounts due to it being off-season. It is usually worth getting your cooling system checked with the heating system for ease.

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