Why is my furnace not kicking on?

Posted on: January 21st, 2016 by tcg_admin No Comments

Nothing is more frustrating than a cold house, especially when it’s supposed to be warm!

Name: ACTION AIR
Address: 868 Kraft Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040
Telephone: (931) 647-8525

When you walk inside from the cold winter air, you expect your house to be heated to an acceptable level. If you discover that that’s not happening, there are a few simple things you can check before calling Action Air for help.

Check Your Thermostat

Is it set to the correct temperature? Sometimes the temperature setting is changed accidentally (and sometimes your spouse disagrees about how warm it should be!).
Try raising the temperature 5° and see if that starts the furnace.
Make sure the thermostat is set to heat and not cool.
Batteries! The most common reason a thermostat will reset itself is because of dead (or even low) batteries. Replace dead batteries and make sure you re-enter your preferred settings to start the heat flowing again.

Check the Circuit Breaker

Electrical service at your home, or the installation of a new appliance such as a water heater, will require the circuit breaker to be turned off. Check to see if it was turned back on.
Sometimes the blower on a furnace will be on a separate circuit, so check so see if other circuits are off as well.
If any of these are in the off position, turn them back on. Only do this once for safety. If they turn off again, it is probably time to call for help.

Change your Air Filter

If your filter is clogged or covered in too much debris, air flow may be seriously reduced.
A clogged filter can also cause a furnace to overheat. This in turn will trigger a safety feature that will shut off the furnace. This is meant to prevent the danger of a fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.

There are many things that keep a furnace from blowing, but these simple solutions are a good start to getting your heater running again. If you have taken these troubleshooting steps and your heating system still does not start, contact us.

If these tips don’t take care of your heating issues, our experienced HVAC repair team has the safety equipment and tools to inspect your entire heating system for signs of problems. We are certified to work with gas lines and have the training and protective gear to do so without injury. The team at Action Air is experienced in working on all types of gas and electric heating systems. No heating problem is too complex for our professional staff, so give Action Air in Clarksville, TN a call at 931-647-8525 today!

Sources:
Air Master
Bob Villa
ASM Air
Family Handyman

What Type of Furnace is Right for You?

Posted on: September 30th, 2015 by tcg_admin 1 Comment

Your furnace keeps you warm at night and helps you out of bed in the morning.

While being comfortable is important, you should also consider energy efficiency and cost when you are thinking about a new furnace.

So, what are your options when you need a new furnace? At Action Air we have several types of furnaces available. There are many price and efficiency ranges available for you to consider. We are going to compare a few different furnace options that Action Air offers to the Clarksville area, and share a little about how each kind works.

Today’s furnaces pollute less and boost comfort by producing heat more steadily than older furnaces. Although electric and oil furnaces are still available, gas is the most common fuel used in furnaces today and the type of furnace we want to discuss. A forced air furnace utilizes propane or natural gas, and is generally the most efficient and economical method of heating. There are several types of forced air furnaces available and they have various energy ratings.

Single Stage Furnace – This type of furnace is the most common furnace, utilizing a simple operation. There is only one fan speed and the gas flame is either on or off. These furnaces will wait for the temperature in a building to get to the coldest possible setting before firing on. Once the furnace starts, it will fill the house full of heat until the thermostat registers the temperature being the same as its setting. The temperature within a house will vary greatly, which makes this type of furnace the most wasteful in terms of energy. A single stage furnace will also be the loudest during operation. They are, however, the most affordable during the initial investment.
Dual Stage Furnace – The dual stage furnace is more sophisticated than the single stage furnace. Rather than simply being on or off, its flame can be firing at a high setting, low setting, or off. The additional flame setting makes a dramatic difference in energy costs. In addition, a dual stage furnace is much quieter than single stage furnaces. The initial cost will be higher, but the difference will be made up over time because of the increase in energy efficiency.
Modulating Furnace – A modulating furnace will adjust its flame in increments. This helps to ensure that the true temperature of a building will never vary more than 1 or 2 degrees from the thermostat’s target temperature. This type of furnace regulates the temperature more thoroughly and will eliminate the long, cold periods that occur while a room cools to the temperature where the furnace restarts (a common occurrence in single and two stage furnaces). It also eliminates the buildup of heat that happens when a single stage furnace is on in full force. In addition to having variable flame settings, the blower settings on a modulation furnace are also variable. These will adjust according to the demand on the furnace. Modulating gas furnaces are among the most energy efficient furnaces and are rated at 98% efficiency. The initial cost will be the highest with modulating furnaces; however, this price will quickly be recouped because of the energy efficiency created.

Although this is good general guide, there are an even greater number of choices and variables available within these types of furnaces. To learn more about which furnace will be the best furnace for you, consult with one of the experts at Action Air today. You can call us at (931) 647-8525 or contact us online. Located in Clarksville, we have certified service technicians, qualified installers, and a knowledgeable sales staff serving Montgomery County and all of the surrounding areas. When You Need Action, Call Action Air!

Action Air – Serving Tennessee & Kentucky - Action Air specializes in residential, commercial and industrial HVAC repairs and installations. Serving the Clarksville & Hopkinsville area since 1979.

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