Gas and oil furnaces, as well as electric heat pumps, are popular and comparable heating options. Within these categories, pipe less, hot-water based, and warm-air systems may be available. They typically function by taking in and filtering cool air, warming it with a heat exchanger and distributing it throughout the home or other structure. Although this process may seem relatively simple, there are several opportunities for malfunction.
Furnaces are available with different working efficiencies, and high-efficiency condensing options are somewhat more complex than their conventional counterparts, for instance. They utilize unique heat exchanger technology that requires specific means of maintenance and repair. In some cases, electronic ignitions may demand troubleshooting, while standing pilot lights must be reignited in others.
The expert Columbus furnace repair technicians at Patriot Air are available for emergency assistance any time of day, every day of the year. Financing is available and satisfaction is guaranteed. For more information about effective Columbus furnace repair, contact Patriot Air today at http://patriotair.com.
Following are a few of the most common problems that require professional attention and furnace repair in Columbus, Ohio:
A furnace issue that can cause serious operating problems, and be extremely unsafe, is a thermostat that does not match the furnace. Thermostats may look similar, but they are designed quite differently. An industry expert will understand the three types of thermostat systems most frequently used: millivoltage, line voltage, and low voltage.
In addition to furnace installation, maintenance, and repair, Patriot Air offers high quality, competitively priced services in the following areas:
For more information about effective Columbus furnace repair, contact Patriot Air today.
- Furnace is not producing any heat. This issue may be the result of a malfunctioning thermostat, a tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse, closed control valve, or ignition issues. Remedies may be as simple as cleaning the contacts in non-digital thermostats, replacing a blown fuse, or relighting a pilot light.
- Furnace is not producing enough heat. Barriers to heat production may include a dirty air filter, dirty burners for gas systems, or obstructed air flow. A technician can inspect air flow, replace air filters, and adjusted burners if necessary.
- Furnace turns off and on too frequently. This is another problem that may be caused by a dirty air filter or thermostat issue. It may also be related to a blower motor problem, however. To restore the furnace to top working order, it may be necessary to lubricate parts of the blower motor, replace the air filter, adjust the thermostat heat anticipator, and inspect the belt (which may need to be tightened or, if frayed, replaced).
- Furnace is especially noisy. High-pitched “squealing” noises may be related to a slipping blower belt or bearings in need of oiling. A lower-pitched “rumbling” sound may be caused by dirty burners (if it’s a gas system) or a poorly adjusted pilot light. A service technician may be contacted to adjust and clean burners, lubricate blower motor ports, check for appropriate belt tension, or replace the belt.
A furnace issue that can cause serious operating problems, and be extremely unsafe, is a thermostat that does not match the furnace. Thermostats may look similar, but they are designed quite differently. An industry expert will understand the three types of thermostat systems most frequently used: millivoltage, line voltage, and low voltage.
In addition to furnace installation, maintenance, and repair, Patriot Air offers high quality, competitively priced services in the following areas:
- Air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repair
- Heat pump installation, maintenance, and repair
- Air conditioning and furnace tune-ups
- Maintenance plans
- Geothermal systems
For more information about effective Columbus furnace repair, contact Patriot Air today.