Easy And Safe Gas Furnace Repairs That You Can Do
A lot of people consider the furnace as one of
their home’s most important equipments, which is very much true most
especially during cold winter months, when getting some heat intake
is very important.
Additionally this is the very reason why knowing how to fix your
furnace incase some troubleshooting
problems arise can be very invaluable.
On And Off Problems
If your furnace keeps on turning on and off, this is usually just a
simple problem with the unit’s heat
anticipator. To start repairing, simply locate your thermostat and
open it. When you open the box, you
will see inside a small disk that is located in the middle. Take a
good look at the disc. You will see
that it has a number of calibration notches.
Take a closer look and you will find the word "LONGER" on it. Then,
try to find a small handle that touches a wire. Once you locate that
small handle, turn it towards the word "LONGER".
After completing the steps, turn on your furnace and let it run for
a few hours. If it works alright, then
you’re done. However, if the furnace is still turning on and off,
just repeat the steps given above.
Continue doing so until the problem stops.
Shut Down Problems
This problem is also an easy one, which is similar to the first
problem. All you have to do is remove your
unit’s thermostat cover, then follow the said steps in the first
problem. But, in this case, what you have to do is turn the
clockwise to "SHORTER", instead of moving it toward "LONGER". This
should fix your
problem. If it doesn’t just repeat the steps until you get it
working.
No Heat Generation If your unit is not generating heat, then the
problem is most probably the pilot
light. Try to checking out your pilot light and see if it is turned
on or if it is out. If you found it to be
out, then you would have to relight it. In case you do not know how
to relight it, simply consult your unit’s manual or contact your
manufacturer. This is a relatively easy task that you can do by
simply
following some simple instructions.
No Air
If your unit is running but doesn’t blow any air, then here is how
you repair it. First, you should turn off
the power of your unit. Also, you should turn off the gas from the
gas valve which is serving your furnace. Then, remove the door of
your furnace cabinet so you can have access to your blower.
When you already have full access, check out the number that is
stamped on the belt of your furnace.
Then, go to your local shop and get an exact replacement of the
belt.
Once you’ve got the replacement belt, then go back to your furnace
cabinet and install the new belt.
Generally, you can just slip it on your motor's smaller pulley then
put it on your motor’s blower
pulley. Try rotating the blower pulley using your hand, while you
hold the belt in place. Be careful
from having your fingers caught though.
If you get this right, you should be able to get the belt right in
place. If it looks a little too tight,
then you may need to adjust the motor mount so there can be more
slack in the fixture. After adjusting, try to retighten the tension
again, once you have the belt in the right place.
It would be better to check your manufacturer's specifications
regarding the proper tension needed for
your unit. Generally, your belt should deflect at least about an
inch whenever you press it down.
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