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5 MOST COMMONPROBLEMSWITH YOUR HVAC UNIT
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!
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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:
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
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
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
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
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.
05A I R C E N T R A L O F T H E C A R O L I N A S
NEGLECTINGYEARLYMAINTENANCE
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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THANKS!A I R C E N T R A L O F T H E C A R O L I N A S