Home Feeling Cold? What to Do Before Calling for Emergency Furnace Repair

After a hard day at work, you arrive home, and not a moment too late. But when you open the door, you are shocked to find a cold, uncomfortable space. There is no time to panic, though. The rest of the family will return from their days. If your home is unexpectedly cold, there are furnace repair tips to remedy the situation.

Essential Steps to Take if Your Heating System Needs Urgent Furnace Repair

Check the Electricity.

• Does the home have power? If not, quickly check the homes in the neighborhood. Is there evidence that the power outage extends beyond your home? If the outage is widespread, visit the electric supplier to learn details and the expected time of restoration.
• If household power is OFF, but the neighborhood has power, check the electric service panel. There is a main breaker and a circuit breaker for the furnace. Make sure that both breakers are in the ON position. If a breaker is OFF, push the breaker completely OFF and then completely ON. Wait a few minutes to see if the furnace responds.
• Many furnace air handlers have one or two circuit breakers to allow technicians to service the unit. Check these breakers as well.

If a breaker has tripped and flipping the breaker restores power, wait a few minutes to ensure the breaker does not trip again.

Check the Thermostat.

• Check the setting. Make sure the thermostat is ON.
• If the thermostat screen is blank, remove the thermostat cover and replace the batteries.
• Notice the AC and HEAT settings. It may include an EM HEAT or AUX HEAT setting as well. Choose the EM/AUX HEAT setting first for immediate results.
• Check the temperature setting. Move the temperature at least 5 degrees above the room’s current temperature to call for heat.

Check the Gas Valve.

If you have a natural gas-powered furnace, check the gas valve. The valve should have been closed during the cooling season. If it has not been turned on, the thermostat setting will not result in ignition and heat. Turn the gas valve ON and wait a few minutes to see if the furnace responds.

Check the Air Filter.

That might sound strange, but if the home, furnace, and thermostat are receiving power, and the gas valve is on, the furnace is running, but the home is still cold, check the air filter.

• The furnace may create heat, but the blower motor moves the air throughout the home. The air filter is located at the point where the air from the home enters the air handler.
• A dirty air filter becomes clogged and will interfere with the necessary airflow for proper heating. If the filter is clogged, change it and step to the thermostat to watch the results.

Hopefully, your home will feel warm and become comfortable after these steps. If not, or if there are further indications of problems with the furnace, call the furnace repair experts at AirPro Houston.

Don’t Get Left in the Cold: Expert Furnace Repair

While basic troubleshooting can solve simple thermostat or power issues, some heating problems require the expertise of a licensed technician to be resolved safely. If your home remains chilly after checking the basics, or if you notice unusual smells or persistent breaker trips, it is time to seek professional furnace repair. Ignoring these warning signs can lead to more extensive system damage and higher energy costs over time. Call AirPro Houston today at 281-880-8805 to schedule your furnace repair appointment and restore the reliable warmth your family deserves.