Lack of Maintenance Can Cause Furnace Problems
When the fall season approaches, most homeowners turn their attention to maintenance and repairs that may have been put off over the summer months. One of the most important tasks to complete before the cold winter months arrive is making sure the heating system, beginning with the furnace, is in excellent condition and ready to keep your family warm. Although any one of the many components to a heating system may need repairs, following are five of the most common problems that need to be addressed. 1. Lack of Maintenance If maintenance on any furnace is neglected, it may cause a breakdown just when heat is most needed. Unfortunately, this often happens during the coldest of winter nights, when the furnace has to work the hardest. Even if your furnace does not actually quit working, it may cost more in wasted fuel if it is not properly maintained. 2. Ignition Control or Pilot Light Problems If the ignition control component or the pilot light system is malfunctioning, the result may be sporadic heat or no heat at all at times. 3. Filters Clogged or Dirty If the filters are clogged, the result will be a restricted air flow, causing the