There are several things you can do that will help you avoid furnace repair bills. These are all free to low-cost solutions.
Open Your Air Vents
Many people erroneously believe they save money on their energy bills by closing air vents in unused rooms. In reality, this practice makes your furnace operate less efficiently and can cause it damage. Your furnace is designed to heat your entire home, and when it can’t, problems develop.
Make Sure It’s Installed Right
The reliability of your furnace depends on how it’s installed. If it’s too small, it’ll work too long and hard to reach your desired temperature. If it’s too large, it’ll turn on and off rapidly, which will result in repair bills. To avoid repair bills, make sure you have a qualified heating company install your furnace.
Change the Air Filter
Furnace repairs are often a result of not changing your air filters regularly. When the filter is dirty, your furnace works harder than it should to compensate. You can avoid repair bills by replacing the filter every other month or more often if needed.
Check the Thermostat Battery
People occasionally think their furnace is broken when the problem is that the battery in their thermostat is dead. Before calling to have your furnace repaired, replace the battery and see if that resolves the issue.
Check the Thermostat Settings
If your furnace won’t turn off or is blowing cool air, make sure the thermostat settings aren’t the problem. “ON” makes the fan run continuously, while “AUTO” turns the fan on only when the furnace is on.
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