Winter Is Here! Is the Furnace In working order
In order to find out in case your furnace is working properly, check the following:
Is the ability switch turned on? This may seem obvious to many, but sometimes it can be switched off not understanding and cause quit a panic! In case your thermostat won't display the correct information, or flashes a repeating message than just replace the batteries.
Is the blower compartment door properly aligned and secure? Otherwise, this could keep the heat from reaching a long way away rooms in your home.
Are there any blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers? This is often easily fixed with a specialist so be sure to call if this sounds like the case.
Is your thermostat set towards the "HEAT" position? Note: your furnace will not heat your house faster should you set the temperature to the highest point possible. Ensure that it stays set at a reasonable temperature.
Is the filter clean? Otherwise, fix it right away! Filters should be cleaned monthly in order to prevent low air flow and other problems!
Furnaces need regular maintenance to be able to try to their fullest capacity. If you haven't washed the filters, or checked for loose ductwork then your energy bills could actually increase this winter. The reason being your furnace won't be able to warm your home as efficiently than if all of the parts were in working order and cleaned. Also, if your furnace smells funny when you switch on your heating system it doesn't necessarily mean it's dirty. It may be some thing serious as an oil leak or combustion problem.