We are getting through the last few weeks of winter but we still need our furnaces, especially during cold nights. There’s not a lot that is worse than laying down at night just to realize your furnace won’t start up. If your furnace won’t turn on, here are a couple things you can check yourself before your call Chief/Bauer Service Experts.
Check Air Filters
You should replace standard air filters each month. If you fail to do so, they can end up clogged, restricting air flow and resulting in a furnace malfunction.
Check Your Thermostat
See if turning the temperature up a few degrees will get the furnace to turn on. If the actual room temperature is higher than the thermostat, the heating system won’t turn on. Also, make sure the system switch is on “heat” or “auto.”
Check the Power
It may seem ridiculous, but verify the power switch next to the furnace is “On.” Even gas furnaces use electricity so make sure the breaker has not tripped and that the power switch has not been accidently flipped to the “Off” position.
If you review all these things and your furnace will still not kick on, give Chief/Bauer Service Experts a call at 217-689-2469 and we’ll come out and take care of you as soon as possible.