If your furnace isn’t running the way it should, your first instinct might be to contact a professional. This might not be necessary, according to an article posted on bobvila.com. This handy guide, “How To: Troubleshoot Your Furnace” has a list of steps to go through to check for common, easily fixable problems that might be the cause of your furnace malfunction. These steps include:
- Step 1: Make sure the thermostat is set to “Heat.”
- Step 2: Check the filter.
- Step 3: Change the thermostat’s batteries (if it runs on battery power).
- Step 4: Is electricity getting to the furnace?
- Step 5: Find the circuit breaker.
- Step 6: Throw the furnace switch.
…and more! Click the link to learn more about each step, post the list on your furnace, and maybe avoid having to call in a professional!
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