When you purchase a new home, it is thrilling to get settled and make the place yours. Sometimes, there are surprises that pop up after you have moved in and gotten everything in its rightful place. If this is the first winter in your home, there may be some heating challenges that you face unknowingly. Monterey Peninsula Sheet Metal & Heating is here to talk about some of the most common problems with furnaces that new homeowners can face.
Common Furnace Issues Some New Homeowners Face
Even when your home has passed the home inspection with flying colors during the buying process, that doesn’t ensure that there aren’t going to be any problems when you turn that heat on this winter. You have no idea how well that furnace has been taken care of. Here are some common furnace issues that new homeowners might see when they turn on the heat their first winter in the home:
– Failing Starter: Every furnace has a starter that gets the furnace up and running when the temperature is lower than that of the thermostat settings. Without a starter that is working properly, the furnace can get up and going. The combustion process will be interrupted if the starter isn’t doing its job.
– Broken Sensors: Another part of the combustion process that could be broken is the flame sensor. This will not allow the ignition process to happen. If the flame sensor is staying on for too long, it could be allowing the flame to stay on longer than is necessary and lead to other problems. If the gas is accumulating too long in the ignition chamber, when the pilot light does finally come on, there will be a small explosion that takes place.
– Blower Problems: An essential part of your furnace is the blower. If your furnace has no problem turning on but the blower isn’t working, that warm air won’t be going anywhere. This can lead to issues with overheating and the entire system shutting down for safety reasons.
– Thermostat Issues: Depending on the age and type of thermostat that is in the house, you could run into heating problems if your thermostat isn’t working properly. As thermostats get older, it is common for them to malfunction.
Emergency Heating Repair, Maintenance, Installation & More in Carmel, Pebble Beach, Seaside & Greater Monterey, California
If you have bought a new home recently, it is essential that you have your heating system inspected by the professionals at Monterey Peninsula Sheet Metal & Heating. We will give your furnace a thorough tune up to ensure it is working properly and ready to heat your home this winter. If there are any parts that are showing signs of failure, we will address them right then so that you aren’t dealing with problems parts that keep your furnace from heating your home during the cold season. It is our goal to ensure you are as comfortable as possible this winter. Call us today!
