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5 Most Common Problems With Your HVAC Unit

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5 MOST COMMONPROBLEMSWITH YOUR HVAC UNIT

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HVAC units are an essential part of any home, and yet, at

times we fail to give them proper care and

maintenance. Just as you would frequently upgrade any

other important appliance in your home, your HVAC unit

requires regular attention to deliver the best results, and

save you money in energy you might be wasting.

LISTENUP!

A I R C E N T R A L O F T H E C A R O L I N A S

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A I R C E N T R A L O F T H E C A R O L I N A S

HEATERSHeaters can fail for many reasons, however, there are 5 problems

that account for most of the issues people encounter, and those

should be the ones to consider first when diagnosing your broken

heater. Grab a flashlight and inspect your heater for signs of any

of the following problems:

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Your thermostat is the device that essentially controls your entire unit, and

therefore, should be the very first thing to check. A thermostat that is not

working properly could result in intermittent heating or non at all, fan not

working, or forcing your unit to over run. If the thermostat has signs of

corrosion, faulty wiring, or is broken in any way, you might need to call a

professional and have it checked.

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DEFECTIVETHERMOSTAT

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The next item to check in your HVAC unit will be the ignition system. The two

most common kinds are Hot Surface Ignition and Intermittent Pilot. Having a

faulty ignition system, due to wear, corrosion, or problems with the electric or

gas source, could result in no heating and could even be dangerous if gas is

leaking. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions for lighting and controlling

your pilot, whether manually or with a digital controller, and repair damaged

parts immediately.

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FAULTY IGNITIONSYSTEM

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If the issue doesn’t seem to be in the thermostat or the ignition system, you will

also want to check all other mechanical parts that compose the heating unit.

Look for signs of wear, corrosion, leaks, tears, cracks or any other kind of

damage. You should replace or repair any parts that could be to blame for the

problem.

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DAMAGEDMECHANICALPARTS

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One of the easiest solutions to many problems with heaters is to regularly

replace your filters. Your HVAC unit might be working just fine, but if your

filters are clogged, your unit will be forced to work harder, which will

significantly reduce its lifespan and will increase your energy bills. There is no

need to buy expensive versions, simply buy many of the cheaper filters and

replace them every month to avoid putting an unnecessary strain on your unit.

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BLOCKEDFILTERS

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No matter how much you care for you HVAC unit during the year, one step that

should not be avoided is to have it checked by a professional on a yearly basis.

Just like any of the appliances in your home and even your car, your HVAC unit

should be tuned up every year to check that no imminent problems exist.

Investing in a yearly checkup will be the smartest way to avoid dealing with much

worse problems in the future and even costly bills for difficult repairs.

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NEGLECTINGYEARLYMAINTENANCE

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FOLLOW THIS GUIDE INORDER TO COVER THE MOSTCOMMON ISSUES THAT MAYCOME UP WITH HEATERS .

BEFORE YOU ARE READY TO CALL FOR HELP FROM A PROFESSIONAL...

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