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Is your furnace running for a bit and then shutting off unexpectedly? This frustrating issue is more common than you think, and understanding what’s going on can save you from costly repairs. Many homeowners find that their furnace is tripped by a safety device due to low airflow or a dirty flame sensor, leading to unnecessary cold nights in Dallas.
One of the most frequent culprits behind furnace shutdowns is a dirty air filter. When the filter is clogged, airflow is restricted, causing the furnace to overheat. Another common mistake? Closing vents in unused rooms. Your furnace still needs to push a certain amount of air, and when it can’t, it can trigger that safety shutdown. Lastly, a neglected flame sensor can prevent the furnace from recognizing the flame, leading to a shutdown for safety reasons.
So, how do you get your furnace back in working order? Start by replacing that dirty air filter—make sure the arrow points towards the equipment! Then, check every room in your house to ensure all vents are open and unobstructed. Finally, don’t forget to clean the flame sensor; a simple cleaning can make a world of difference. For more heating and air conditioning tips, remember to reach out to Medley Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for expert help!
Hey guys, Texas with Medley Heating and Air Conditioning. You may notice that your furnace is running and then stopping periodically. There might be just a couple of little maintenance things you can do to get this thing back online. Most of the time if your furnace is running for a while and then turning off, it's some sort of a safety device turning the unit off for one reason or another. Typically we find that it's either low air flow for any number of reasons or a dirty flame sensor. If you haven't seen our video on how to clean the flame sensor, go ahead and check that out and we're going to show you a couple of the most common air flow issues that we find when we're out in the field. Absolutely, without a doubt, the most common issue that we find is a dirty air filter. Dirty air filter restricts the amount of air that can run through your furnace and can cause it to overheat. One of the other common issues that we find is somebody has closed vents in rooms that they don't use very often. When those vents are shut off, that furnace still wants to move a certain amount of air and when it can't move that amount of air, it begins to overheat. And finally, a flame sensor that needs to be cleaned, not allowing the unit to recognize that there's a flame present and turning the unit off for safety reasons. First of all, you're going to need a new air filter to replace the dirty one. Always make sure your aero faces the equipment. Second of all, we're going to walk to every room in the house and ensure that the vent is open and allowing the maximum amount of air to flow through those vents. And third, we're going to clean that flame sensor. But a dollar works pretty well. I'm just going to keep on going back and forth on it, using that part right there. And that one is pretty clean now. And there you have it, three reasons why your furnace might be shutting off. I hope this was helpful. For all your heating and air conditioning needs, call Medley.
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