Austin Gas Furnace Repair Specialists
Furnaces are by far one of the most popular heating systems on the market today. You can’t go wrong with natural gas when it comes to getting a furnace with the cheapest operating costs. This fuel is a clean burner and fairly inexpensive for the average homeowner. While you may get annual maintenance service to keep your furnace in tip-top condition, it can experience malfunctions from time to time.
Some of the most common problems that you may experience with your gas furnace include:
- Not turning on
- Blowing cold air
- Shortcycling
- Odd noises
- Weird odors
A gas furnace is undoubtedly a fairly complex system that must work together to produce adequate heat for your home. If just one component malfunctions, it could lead to system inefficiency or even prevent the entire system from running. When you notice something amiss with your furnace, it’s vital to call us swiftly to get the repairs you need before the problem worsens and becomes more costly to address.
An electric ignitor is one of the most common components of a furnace to experience a malfunction. On older furnaces, this was a pilot light. In modern systems, an electric ignitor sends a spark to the burner to ignite it. When the ignitor fails to throw a spark, the burner can’t light, and your furnace won’t turn on.
Another part of your furnace that’s known to wear out is its blower fan belt. The blower components work to move air throughout your ducting to deliver hot air to the many rooms in your home. When the blower fan belt starts to wear out, it will fray. Eventually, it will break apart and stop spinning the fan on the blower motor. This will lead to no airflow throughout your ducting. With this particular problem, your furnace will turn on like normal, you just won’t be able to hear the blower fan or feel air coming out of your air vents.
A flame sensor is a necessary safety feature on gas furnaces. Its job is to check for a flame and shut off the fuel supply if one is absent. This prevents gas from building up inside the unit. Gas will not flow to the burner if the sensor’s eye gets dirty or fails.