Furnace Not Turning On? Here Are ALL the Possible Causes
Is your furnace not turning on, leaving you in the cold? My detailed guide walks you through every potential issue, from thermostat problems to faulty components.
Is your furnace not turning on, leaving you in the cold? My detailed guide walks you through every potential issue, from thermostat problems to faulty components.
Delve into the intricacies of upflow vs downflow furnaces. From their core operational differences to efficiency and installation nuances, this guide provides a comprehensive overview of your home’s heating choices.
Is your thermostat screen suddenly blank, leaving you puzzled and uncomfortable? Discover the 11 most common reasons behind a blank thermostat, from simple fixes like dead batteries to more complex issues like a bad control board. This guide offers practical solutions to get your HVAC system and home comfort back on track.
When your furnace’s pressure switch remains closed, it’s not just an inconvenience—it’s a sign of a potential problem. This key component ensures your furnace operates safely, but what if it’s stuck in the closed position? In this guilde, I’ll dive deep into understanding the importance of the furnace pressure switch, how to identify when it’s malfunctioning, and the vital steps to take if it’s stuck closed.
Struggling with a blown furnace fuse and cold home? This comprehensive guide takes you through a step-by-step process to pinpoint the cause of the blown fuse and fix it yourself. I’ll also go over all the different components that can cause a blown furance fuse.
Facing the problem of your portable AC spitting water? Dive into our detailed guide and discover how to identify and resolve common issues. With our expert advice, you’ll be back to enjoying cool, comfortable air in no time.
In this article, I’ll explain the possible causes of a leaking dehumidifier and provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions to get your unit back in working order.
Learn how split AC units manage interactions with outside air, understand their air filtration capabilities, and explore their distinct air circulation processes.
In this article, I’ll dive into the potential causes of noises that an air conditioner makes while it’s off. I’ll also provide fixes for the noise issues and offer solutions to restore the silence!
In this article, I’ll dive deep into the inner workings of portable air conditioners, exploring their components and processes, and focusing on how they cool the air in your home.
If you take a look at the back of your portable AC, you might see two drain ports: one on the top and one on the bottom. But why are there two drain ports, anyway? In this article, I’ll go over the difference between the two drain ports that are on some portable ACs.
Does your portable AC keep turning off, even when your room is warm? In this article, I’ll go over all of the things that cause a portable AC to keep turning off.
Click! Did your circuit breaker trip when your window AC turned on? Or maybe your window AC ran for a while, but the circuit breaker eventually tripped while your AC was running. In this article, I’ll go over all the causes of a tripping window AC circuit breaker. I’ll also explain how to fix a window AC that’s tripping its circuit breaker – no matter what the cause is.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about your AC’s dual run capacitor – including its location, ratings, what terminals it has, and how to test and wire your dual run capacitor.
Did your AC unit fail to turn on? It could be due to a bad AC contactor. In this article, I’ll go over all the symptoms of a bad AC contactor. I’ll also cover what you should do if your AC contactor has failed.
Did your AC unit suddenly stop working and now it seems like it doesn’t have any power at all? It could be due to a blown fuse. In this article, I’ll show you how to tell if your AC fuse is blown. I’ll also go over 3 different types of fuses – so you know how to tell if any type of AC fuse is blown.
Click! Did your air conditioner’s high pressure switch just trip? A tripped high pressure switch makes a loud click followed by an abrupt shutdown of your AC condensing unit. In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC’s high pressure switch trips. I’ll also cover the causes of a tripping high pressure switch, and some maintenance tasks that you can perform to keep your AC’s high pressure switch from tripping in the first place.
When summertime comes, many people say goodbye to their gas furnaces and hello to their air conditioners. But what about the proper shutdown process for your gas furnace? Is that even required? If you have an older gas furnace with a pilot light, then you should turn off the pilot light and the gas supply to the furnace.
In this article, I’ll explain how a fan coil unit works by going over the basics of fan coil units and comparing a few different types of fan coil units.
If you’re familiar with air handling units (AHUs), you might wonder how fan coil units (FCUs) are different from them. In this article, I’ll go over the differences between air handling units and fan coil units. I’ll also provide some examples of air handling units and fan coil units, so you can get a feel for their differences in a real-world setting.
Most people try to put their regular dehumidifier in their crawl space – but that’s not a smart choice since the dehumidifier that you use in your living room or basement is simply not cut out for use in your crawl space.
Do you have a self-evaporating portable AC, but it suddenly stopped evaporating water on its own? In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your portable AC is not evaporating water.
In this article, I’ll go over what you can do to fix your portable AC hose if it’s falling off. I’ll also cover how to keep your portable AC exhaust hose system secured to the window, even if its mounting kit is worn out.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about portable ACs and water. I’ll cover how portable ACs get water, and what happens when they’re full of water. I’ll also discuss what you should do if no water is coming out of your portable AC.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about recharging portable ACs. I’ll also discuss if you can use a recharge kit on a portable AC and how to tell if your portable AC needs recharging.
In this article, I’ll go over the top causes of a contactor not pulling in. I’ll also go over what you should do if your contactor only works when pushed in.
In this article, I’ll go over the top causes of an AC that runs constantly. I’ll also go over how to fix an AC that runs constantly, and how to know if your AC is undersized for your home.
In this article, I’ll go over all of the causes of an AC that keeps turning off. I’ll also go over what you should do if your AC keeps short cycling.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your thermostat doesn’t turn on your AC. I’ll also go over what you should do if your thermostat doesn’t turn on your AC and only blows warm air.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps that you need to take to test your AC capacitor. I’ll also go over how to test a dual run capacitor, and what to look for in the ratings and measurements of your AC capacitor.
In this article, I’ll go over all the symptoms of a bad AC capacitor. I’ll also cover what else could be wrong with your AC—that way you don’t fix something that’s not broke.
In this article, I’ll go over the top 9 causes of a tripping AC breaker. I’ll also explain how to fix your AC once you figure out why it’s tripping its breaker.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC compressor isn’t turning on.
I’ll also go over the causes of an AC compressor not turning on and what you can do to address them.
In this article, I’ll go over the 7 symptoms of low refrigerant in your AC. I’ll also cover what you should do if you have low refrigerant in your AC.
In this article, I’ll go over the top 8 reasons why your home’s AC might not blow cold. I’ll also go over how to fix an AC that’s not blowing cold.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps that you should take if your AC is leaking water. I’ll also go over why ACs leak water and how to fix a leaky AC.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if there’s no water coming out of your AC drain pipe. I’ll also provide some data on when you should expect water to come out of your AC’s drain pipe, and some tips on how to troubleshoot drain pipe issues.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your outside AC unit is making a noise. I’ll also go over all of the different types of sounds that an AC unit makes—so you can figure out what’s wrong with your AC no matter what type of noise it’s making.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your AC line is frozen. I’ll also go over everything that causes a frozen AC line—so you’ll know what to check and how to fix your AC.
In this article, I’ll explain everything that you should do if your AC’s evaporator coil is clogged. I’ll also go over the causes of a clogged evaporator coil so your AC won’t lose cooling again.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do when your AC freezes up. I’ll also go over all of the causes of a frozen AC—so you can prevent your AC from freezing up again.
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to do when your AC’s float switch trips.
I’ll also go over how an AC float switch works, and all the different types of float switches. That way you’ll be prepared for any float switch issues you come across.
In this article, I’ll go over why ACs produce condensate and what you should do when your AC produces excess condensate. I’ll also let you know what you should do when your AC is leaking condensate all over your home.
In this article, I’ll go over everything that you should do if there is condensation on your AC lines. I’ll also discuss the science of condensation on AC lines—so you’ll better understand what’s causing the condensation to form in the first place.
In this article, I’ll explain how AC hard start kits work, and the benefits of using an AC hard start kit. I’ll also go over how to tell if your AC needs a hard start kit and how to choose the correct hard start kit for your AC unit.
In this article, I’ll go over what the AC’s capacitor does. I’ll also provide some tips on how to tell if your capacitor is bad, and how to test your AC’s capacitor.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between a start capacitor and a run capacitor.
I’ll also explain how these two types of capacitors work, and why some AC compressors have both of them.
In this article, I’ll explain the science behind AC vent condensation. I’ll also go over a few ways to keep your AC vents from sweating.
In this article, I’ll discuss how long a portable dehumidifier should last. I’ll also go over a few things you can do to increase the lifespan of your portable dehumidifier.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps you need to take to reset your furnace. I’ll also cover what furnace lockouts are, and how to diagnose furnace issues using its control board.
In this article, I’ll go over a few different causes of a furnace that keeps turning off. I’ll also go over what you should do if your furnace keeps turning off.
In this article, I’ll go over step-by-step instructions on what you should do if your furnace is blowing cold air. I’ll also cover the different things that you can try to fix your furnace on your own.
In this article, I’ll go over all the different types of noises that a furnace makes and what they mean. I’ll also go over what you should do if you hear a noise coming from your furnace.
In this article, I’ll go over how to figure out if your AC condenser fan motor is bad, and how to test your AC condenser fan motor.
I’ll also discuss everything you need to know when purchasing a replacement AC condenser fan motor.
In this article, I’ll go over what gas furnace exhaust contains, and if it can make you sick. I’ll also discuss what furnace exhaust smells like, and how to keep it out of your home.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do when your furnace’s blower won’t turn on. I’ll also go over the different parts that you should check, and how to diagnose common blower motor issues.
In this article, I’ll go over what an ECM motor is, and how it works. I’ll also discuss the different types of ECM motors, and what they are used for.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between ECMs and PSC motors. I’ll also discuss the efficiencies of ECMs and PSC motors, and whether an ECM is worth its cost.
In this article, I’ll go over how single-stage and two-stage furnaces work. I’ll also compare them against each other and discuss their pros and cons.
In this article, I’ll go over how to fix all the different types of furnace water leaks. I’ll also help you identify the source of the leak so you can fix it fast!
In this article, I’ll go over why it’s usually not necessary to cover your AC in the winter.
I’ll also discuss when it’s appropriate to cover your AC and the best way to cover your AC if you need to.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between the FPR and MERV systems. I’ll also cover how the FPR system rates an air filter, and discuss the best FPR rating to use in your home.
In this article, I’ll go over how a dehumidifier works, and how it actually adds heat to a room. I’ll also talk about the dehumidifier cooling effect and how a dehumidifier can make a room feel cooler. Lastly, I’ll discuss some alternatives to dehumidifiers if you’re looking to cool AND dehumidify your home.
In this article, I’ll discuss the factors that affect your air filter’s longevity. I’ll also go over how to know when it’s time to change your furnace filter.
In this article, I’ll help you figure out which way the air filter goes in your home’s HVAC unit. I’ll also go over how to check the airflow direction in your AC or furnace.
In this article, I’ll explain what a furnace’s exhaust pipe is for. I’ll also discuss what factors you need to consider when venting a furnace, and how to identify a furnace by its exhaust pipe.
In this article, I’ll go over all of the factors that you need to consider when venting a high efficiency furnace. I’ll also talk about some of the tradeoffs of different venting systems.
In this article, I’ll go over the pros and cons of installing and using a heat pump. I’ll also explain how a heat pump’s heating efficiency is measured and how it compares to other heaters.
In this article, I’ll go over 4 easy steps that you can follow to clean out your portable air conditioner. These steps should be followed whenever you conduct periodic maintenance on your portable AC—or when you’re getting ready to store your portable AC after the cooling season is over.
In this article, I’ll go over a few tips and tricks to improve the cooling from your portable AC. I’ll also go over the best installation practices that you should follow when setting up your portable AC.
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if you don’t have air blowing from one or more vents in your home. I’ll also discuss some fixes that you can do yourself—or if it’s time to call in a professional.
In this article, I’ll go over return air vents and their location. I’ll also discuss whether you should block a return air vent and the difference between an air vent register and grille.
In this article, I’ll go over the steps that you should take if your AC isn’t working. I’ll also provide some helpful tips for troubleshooting your AC so you can get your home cool again!
In this article, I’ll explain the details on how a heat pump works in the winter to heat your home. I’ll also discuss the pros and cons of using a heat pump in cold climates, and go over backup heating systems in heat pumps.
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to do if your heat pump is freezing up. I’ll also explain how a heat pump’s defrost cycle works and how to manually defrost your heat pump so you can get your home warm and toasty again.
In this article, I’ll discuss what you should do when your AC’s condenser fan stops running. I’ll also go over everything that you need to check in your AC condenser—step-by-step.
In this article, I’ll let you know what you should do when your dehumidifier is blowing excessively hot air. I’ll also discuss what temperature the air coming out of your dehumidifier should be, and why dehumidifiers blow hot air.
In this article, I’ll go over how desiccant dehumidifiers work. I’ll also discuss the different types of desiccant dehumidifiers and the pros and cons of desiccant dehumidifiers.
In this article, I’ll go over the differences between humidifiers and dehumidifiers. I’ll also discuss the different types of humidifiers and dehumidifiers, and which one is best for your situation.
In this article, I’ll go over the causes and symptoms of a clogged air conditioner condensate drain line. I’ll also let you know what you need to do if your AC’s condensate drain line is blocked.
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to do if your dehumidifier is freezing up. I’ll also discuss what you need to do to defrost your dehumidifier and get it running properly again.
In this article, I’ll go over all the reasons why your window AC isn’t cooling. I’ll also let you know what you need to do to fix your window AC and get your room cool again!
In this article, I’ll go over why it’s not safe to drink water from a dehumidifier.
I’ll also discuss why boiling dehumidifier water does not make it safe to drink, and what you can use the water for instead.
In this article, I’ll discuss the benefits and drawbacks of running your window AC continuously. I’ll also provide some tips and tricks to keep your window AC running efficiently. You’ll be able to keep your energy bills low, and prolong the life of your AC!
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to know about using a portable AC outside—in both open areas and enclosed areas. I’ll also discuss other options for cooling outside areas, so you can make the correct choice no matter what the weather is!
In this article, I’ll go over the steps and tools required to clean your window AC without removing it from your window. I’ll also go over the reasons why you should clean your window AC, and some tips and tricks to keep your window AC running in top shape.
In this article, I’ll tell you everything that you need to know about putting air conditioning in your bedroom. I’ll also show you where you should place an AC in your bedroom, and what type and size of AC is best for your situation.
In this article, I’ll go over everything you need to know about tilting a window air conditioner. I’ll also cover how much you need to tilt your window AC, and what you should do if your window AC is not dripping water.
In this article, I’ll discuss everything you need to know about getting water on your AC. I’ll also discuss window AC drainage and how to keep your window AC out of the weather.
In this article, I’ll discuss how window ACs bring in outside air. I’ll also talk about how window ACs circulate and filter air in your home.
In this article, I’ll go over what you need to do if your window air conditioner is leaking water. I’ll also provide step-by-step instructions to troubleshoot a leaky air conditioner for any situation.
In this article, I’ll let you know what you should do when your window AC is frozen. I’ll also go over what you should check, and what kind of settings you should use on your window AC to help keep it from freezing.
In this article, I’ll go over a few causes of bad smells coming from a window AC. I’ll also let you know what to do to get rid of bad smells that come from your window AC.
In this article, I’ll discuss a few reasons why your portable AC’s exhaust hose is getting hot. I’ll also provide a few tips for keeping the temperature of the exhaust hose (and the temperature of your space) much cooler!
In this article, I’ll explain what you need to do when your portable air conditioner fills up with water quickly. I’ll also provide some helpful maintenance tips so your portable air conditioner doesn’t fill up with water quickly again.
In this article, I’ll cover 13 things that you should check if your furnace is not working. I’ll also go over some basic troubleshooting steps if your home’s heater is not turning on.
In this article, I’ll go over a few different reasons why your dehumidifier is not collecting water. I’ll also outline the steps you should take to fix your dehumidifier, depending on what’s wrong with it.
In this article, I’ll go over 5 things about air filters that every homeowner should know. Some of them sound counterintuitive. And some might surprise you.
Buying a space heater is more than just knowing how much heat you need. One critically important factor is how that heat is delivered to your space.
In this article, I’ll go over 5 different types of space heaters and their pros and cons. I’ll also explain how they work, so you can determine what is best for your space.