It is frustrating to handle a furnace that is on the fritz. Though the most frequent is a problem with the burners or related systems, there are several reasons this may happen. To keep the furnace going, newer furnaces don’t depend on pilot lights. They use electronic ignition, instead. The burners can’t perform like they are supposed to if pilot lights to keep the furnace going. The burners can’t perform like they are supposed to if this ignition malfunctions. Today, we at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning would like to further discuss repairing a furnace if it will not stay lit.

How Does a Furnace Operate?

Here is how a furnace operates when your gas furnace is functioning normally. Your furnace activates with the information from your thermostats. Fresh air draws into your furnace starts your furnace’s draft inducer fan. To direct gas into the pilot burner, the gas valve opens. The pilot light is lit by an electronic spark. The flame sensor signals your furnace that the pilot has been ignited. As they are lit by the pilot light, the gas valve moves gas to the principal burners. Through the ductwork, your furnace then moves warm air into your home. Your furnace will deactivate for safety reasons if something fails during this process. Because it’s too warm, it might turn off a few minutes into heating.

Common Furnace Problems

1) Faulty Flame Sensor. A safety component that tells your furnace when gas is ignited is your furnace’s flame sensor. It could work intermittently or not at all if the sensor is dirty or faulty. Misaligned positioning leaves it unable to detect the flame entirely even if the sensor is operating like it should. Trusting a professional like Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning will make sure the problem is fixed swiftly and correctly while you may start troubleshooting and cleaning this sensor by yourself.
2) Furnace is Excessively Warm. If it gets dangerously hot, your furnace uses built-in safety procedures that force a shutdown. A filthy filter is one of the most frequent causes. Inspecting your air filter every month is encouraged. Swap it out if you can’t see light through it.
3) Defective Thermostat. When it is time to heat your home, your thermostat directs your furnace. Your furnace will struggle to keep your residence warm when it’s not operating correctly. Depending on what type of thermostat you own, this can be a battery or electrical issue. For relevant troubleshooting instructions, review your owner’s manual or manufacturer’s website.

Furnace & Boiler Heating Maintenance, Repairs, Replacement, Emergency Repairs & More in Springfield, Granby, Holyoke, South Hadley, Monson, Chicopee & Agawam, Massachusetts

A result of a lack of consistent furnace maintenance can be the cause of several problems such as dirty flame sensor or an overheated furnace. Because it could help minimize breakdowns, it is highly beneficial to have this service done yearly, increase your furnace’s energy efficiency and might even make it live longer. Over time and use, your furnace will eventually need to be replaced, and whether that is the case, or you require repairs or maintenance services in Hampshire and Hamden County, Massachusetts, the professionals of Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning are readily available to assist you. Call us today!