Heating systems are usually trouble-free and easy to maintain. Like most things, efficient operation is a function of good regular maintenance. No matter what type of furnace you have, there are several things you can do to keep your heating system in top condition.
Dirt is your biggest enemy! It can waste fuel and drastically lower efficiency. Dirt affects all three basic components of your furnace (heat/cold source, distribution system & thermostat), so cleaning it is the most important part of regular maintenance. The three parts of the furnace should be cleaned: the filter system, the blower, and the motor.
The furnace filter should be replaced or cleaned at the beginning of the heating season and about once a month during periods of continuous use. To check the filter, take it out and hold it up to the light. If it looks clogged, replace it with a new filter of the same type and size regardless of the length of time it has been used. Now that we're at the END of the heating system, change your filter so it's ready for next winter! But don't forget, you will have to check it again when turning your furnace on!
To keep the motor running cool in your furnace, make sure it's clean. Most motors are permanently lubricated and sealed by the manufacturer and, therefore, require no further attention. Some motors, however, have covered oil ports above the bearings near the motor shaft.
If the motor has oil ports, it should be lubricated annually. Apply two or three drops of 10-weight non-detergent motor oil to each port. Do not over-lubricate. If the blower shaft has oil ports, lubricate that too, annually.
If you're a handy man, then these simple maintenance techniques should be no problem. However, if you're like me, you know nothing and you should definitely hire a professional like Pro N Stall in Nashville. They do everything from water heaters to heating and cooling, plumbing and more! Call Pro N Stall today at 615-471-1122.
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Monday, March 30, 2015
Troubleshooting Your Air Conditioner
It's warming up in Middle Tennessee which means it's time to turn our furnaces off and turn that air conditioner ON! Spring is here!!!!
You've been waiting for this day since November (or was it October?) when you reluctantly said goodbye to the cool temps indoors and replaced it with your furnace and fireplace. You walk to that thermostat, flip the switch to ON, and wait.
And you wait some more. Nothing.
Your air conditioner won't turn on! What could be the problem, you think? Sweat starts to form on your brow thinking about the costly repair. Before you panic, try a few of these steps first!
Most central AC systems are on a separate circuit breaker, often a double switch. Many people flip this circuit breaker off at the start of the heating season, to prevent someone from accidentally starting the AC unit at a time when cooling is never needed. So first things first: check that the circuit breaker is turned on.
If it is turned on, turn it off then back on (sometimes the switch has tripped but is close enough to the on position that it seems to be on already). This is one of the most common air conditioning problems so before you make a call, check your circuit breaker!
If either the panel breaker or the compressor breaker circuit trips off after you try using the AC again, do not flip it back on – call a qualified technician at Pro N Stall. There may be a serious electrical problem that needs to be looked at by a professional.
If you have a combined central AC and forced air furnace system, the circuit that feeds your furnace should also be on, because the furnace fan needs to run to circulate the cooled air. Check this circuit as well, using the same process of turning the breaker off and back on.
Another thing you can check is to make sure the fan is running. If you set the fan setting on your thermostat to “on” instead of “auto”, you should hear the furnace fan start to run even if the air conditioner doesn’t turn on. If the fan doesn’t turn on, this is an indication no current is getting to your furnace.
Also, try setting your thermostat as low as it can go - it’s possible that the thermostat controls are not working properly.
If you're exhausted all of these options, your best bet is to call the professionals at Pro N Stall.
From routine service, repairs and installation, Pro N Stall continues to be one of the most trusted HVAC company in the Nashville / Davidson County area. We will get your heating and cooling repairs or issues taken care of promptly and professionally while making sure it's done correctly the first time. And if you ever have an issue, we will fix the problem with a smile!
Give us a call today at 615-471-1122. Be sure to visit us HERE to sign up for our special offers! And, don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook!
You've been waiting for this day since November (or was it October?) when you reluctantly said goodbye to the cool temps indoors and replaced it with your furnace and fireplace. You walk to that thermostat, flip the switch to ON, and wait.
And you wait some more. Nothing.
Your air conditioner won't turn on! What could be the problem, you think? Sweat starts to form on your brow thinking about the costly repair. Before you panic, try a few of these steps first!
Most central AC systems are on a separate circuit breaker, often a double switch. Many people flip this circuit breaker off at the start of the heating season, to prevent someone from accidentally starting the AC unit at a time when cooling is never needed. So first things first: check that the circuit breaker is turned on.
If it is turned on, turn it off then back on (sometimes the switch has tripped but is close enough to the on position that it seems to be on already). This is one of the most common air conditioning problems so before you make a call, check your circuit breaker!
If either the panel breaker or the compressor breaker circuit trips off after you try using the AC again, do not flip it back on – call a qualified technician at Pro N Stall. There may be a serious electrical problem that needs to be looked at by a professional.
If you have a combined central AC and forced air furnace system, the circuit that feeds your furnace should also be on, because the furnace fan needs to run to circulate the cooled air. Check this circuit as well, using the same process of turning the breaker off and back on.
Another thing you can check is to make sure the fan is running. If you set the fan setting on your thermostat to “on” instead of “auto”, you should hear the furnace fan start to run even if the air conditioner doesn’t turn on. If the fan doesn’t turn on, this is an indication no current is getting to your furnace.
Also, try setting your thermostat as low as it can go - it’s possible that the thermostat controls are not working properly.
If you're exhausted all of these options, your best bet is to call the professionals at Pro N Stall.
From routine service, repairs and installation, Pro N Stall continues to be one of the most trusted HVAC company in the Nashville / Davidson County area. We will get your heating and cooling repairs or issues taken care of promptly and professionally while making sure it's done correctly the first time. And if you ever have an issue, we will fix the problem with a smile!
Give us a call today at 615-471-1122. Be sure to visit us HERE to sign up for our special offers! And, don't forget to LIKE us on Facebook!
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