What to do When Your Furnace Won't Ignite

We are making our way through the last of the weeks of winter but we still have to have our furnaces, especially during cold nights. There’s not a lot that is worse than turning in at night just to realize your furnace won’t kick on. If your furnace won’t turn on, here are a few things you can check yourself before calling Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning.

Check Air Filters

You should replace standard air filters monthly. If you do not, they can become clogged, blocking air flow and resulting in your furnace malfunctioning.

Check Your Thermostat

Start by turning the thermostat up a few degrees to get the furnace to turn on. If the true room temperature is higher than the thermostat, the heating system won’t turn on. Also, confirm the system switch is on “heat” or “auto.”

Check the Power

It may seem ridiculous, but verify the power switch next to the heating equipment is “On.” Even gas heating equipment uses electricity so make sure the breaker has not tripped and that the power switch was not accidently switched to the “Off” position.

If you review all these things and your heating system will still not kick on, give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 587-404-0790 and we’ll come out and get you taken care of as soon as possible.