How to Reset Your Furnace – The Complete Guide
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.
Furnaces
Guides about troubleshooting and maintaining your home’s central furnace system
Furnace Keeps Turning Off? Here’s What to Do
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.
Furnace Blowing Cold Air? Here’s What to Do
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.
Furnace Making Noises? Here’s What to Do
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.
Gas Furnace Exhaust – Here’s What You Need to Know
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.
Furnace Blower Not Working? Here’s What to Do
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.
Single-Stage Versus Two-Stage Furnace – What’s the Difference?
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.
Furnace Leaking Water? Here’s What to Do
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!
Furnace Exhaust Pipes – Here’s What You Need to Know
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.
High Efficiency Furnace Venting – What You Need to Know
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.
How Does a Heat Pump Work in Winter?
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.
Heat Pump Freezing Up? Here’s What to Do
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.
Furnace Not Working? Here’s What to Do
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.
Furnace Pressure Switch Stuck Open? Here’s What to Do
In this article, I’ll go over what to do when your furnace’s pressure switch is stuck open. I’ll also cover how to troubleshoot your furnace’s pressure switch, and how to replace your furnace’s pressure switch.
Furnace Inducer Troubleshooting – Here’s What to Do
In this article, I’ll cover ALL of the possible issues that your furnace’s inducer fan can experience. From bad bearings, no power, and even what to do when it keeps turning on and off.
Furnace Flame Rollout Switch – Everything You Need to Know
In this article, I’ll go over the causes of a tripped flame rollout switch, and what you should do if your flame rollout switch is tripping. I’ll also explain how to test a flame rollout switch if you think yours is bad.
Furnace Flame Sensor – Everything You Need to Know
Is your furnace not heating your home? The most common reason is the flame sensor. In this article, I’ll go over the most important things that you need to know about your furnace’s flame sensor.
Furnace Gas Valve Stuck? Here’s What to Do
If your furnace is giving you heating issues, the gas valve may be the culprit. In this article, I’ll go over what you should check if your furnace is having gas supply issues.
Furnace Exhaust Vent Blocked? Here’s What to Do
In this article, I’ll go over what you should do if your furnace’s exhaust vent is blocked. I’ll also cover what happens if your exhaust vent is blocked, and what symptoms your furnace will exhibit with a blocked exhaust vent.
Furnace Tripping Circuit Breaker? Here’s What to Check
Did your furnace completely lose power? There’s a good chance that the circuit breaker tripped. In this article, I’ll go over the top 6 reasons why a furnace might trip its circuit breaker.
