As the weather gets colder and colder, you might notice that your furnace is acting up. You are enjoying a nice dinner with your family or watching a movie, but the heat keeps kicking on and off endlessly. What’s wrong? Do you need to call First Class to schedule service?
BEFORE CALLING FIRST CLASS
Before you panic, learn more about what could be happening. The process of turning on and off is called “cycling” and could be a sign of multiple things.
CHECK YOUR AIR FILTERS
Your furnace might not be getting the air flow that it needs to maintain a constant flow. Clean your air filters to ensure that nothing is clogging the vents. Consider replacing the filters if it’s been a few months.
Not only will clean air filters help with your furnace cycling on and off, but it can also improve the air quality of your home and extend the lifespan of your furnace overall.
CHECK YOUR THERMOSTAT
If your thermostat needs new batteries, it can reserve energy by cycling the furnace on and off. Try replacing the batteries and see if that makes a difference. The thermostat may also be displaying an error code or letting you know what is wrong with the furnace if you have a Smart Thermostat.
Where is your thermostat located? If your thermostat is in a particularly warm room in your house, or in an area impacted by another heat source like reptile heat lamps or hot floor lamp, it could trick the thermostat into thinking your house is too warm. This could cause your thermostat to turn the heat on and off repeatedly. Solutions?
- Try moving hot items away from the thermostat.
- Close curtains to avoid direct sunlight on the thermostat.
- Consider relocating the thermostat to a cooler room in your home.
CLOSE WINDOWS AND DOORS
If any windows or doors are open in your home, it could be creating a draft that could impact how your furnace is performing. Ensure your home is properly insulated and all exterior windows and doors are shut. Consider adding door draft guards to exterior doors, basement doors, and garage doors to protect against drafts.
WHEN TO CALL FIRST CLASS
If none of those quick solutions solve your problem, it might be time to call the experts at First Class. Other problems that might be causing your furnace to cycle on and off:
- The unit is too large for your home
- There is too much stress on the unit
- The unit needs service or is malfunctioning
Call First Class at (302) 804-1309 to schedule service on your furnace. Remember to get regular maintenance on your furnace to ensure that you meet your warranty guidelines.