Waking up in a freezing cold house is not the way anyone wants to start their morning. Your first impulse may be to call your technician for help, but there are a few things you\u2019ll want to check before making that call. Why? There are some situations that may not require the help of a technician, and you want to rule out these options first. This does not mean that you should take on a repair yourself; any repairs to your heating system in Hammond, LA should always be handled by an expert. However, there is a small checklist of items to go over before calling for your A\u2013Professional Heating and Air Conditioning experts.<\/p>\n
Following are some basic things to check for before scheduling a heating repair appointment<\/em>:<\/p>\n A thermostat can cause your heating system to turn off for a few reasons<\/em>:<\/p>\n When was the last time you changed your air filter? A dirty air filter can wreak havoc on a system, sometimes leading to breakdown. It\u2019s recommended that you change your air filter every 3 months to ensure it works properly.<\/p>\n Sometimes weather events or other minor issues can cause the circuit breakers in your electrical box to trip. If you see that the breaker has turned off, you can turn it back on \u2013 however, if you encounter resistance, don\u2019t force the breaker. Switches, like your furnace switch, can be accidentally turned off, so check all switches that are part of your heating system to make sure they are on.<\/p>\n Furniture, clothes, drapes or anything else directly in front of a vent can block it, creating issues with your system\u2019s air flow. Make sure all vents and registers are open and clear of objects.<\/p>\n Systems that use propane or oil will have separate holding tanks \u2013 make sure there is fuel in the tanks before calling for help.<\/p>\nCheck the Thermostat<\/h3>\n
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Check the Air Filter<\/h3>\n
Check the Circuit Breaker and Switches<\/h3>\n
Blocked Vents<\/h3>\n
Make Sure There\u2019s Fuel<\/h3>\n