Replacing a furnace filter is often not on the top of the to-do-list. It can be overlooked until the furnace is not working properly or the air becomes less clean. People with allergies are often the first to notice when a furnace filter has become dirty and needs replaced. And just as important a dirty… Read More »
Purchasing a furnace capacitor and installing it is easy to do and falls into the do-it-yourself category. Basic precautions need to be taken mainly turning the power off to the furnace as not to get shocked. Furnaces can fall into three categories when it comes to capacitors. Not have a capacitor at all. Some units… Read More »
What is a Fan Limit Switch? A furnace has two switches called a fan limit switch and a high limit switch, these switches can be separate or in one package called a combination switch. High limit switch A high limit control switch will turn off the gas to a furnace if the temperature becomes… Read More »
A Furnace Draft Inducer Motor Vents Toxic Gases Outside. A Furnace Pressure Switch Confirms the Draft Inducer Motor is Working. A draft inducer motor and pressure switch work together to make sure toxic gasses are vented from a furnace. When a furnace turns on one of the first components to start is the inducer motor.… Read More »
A furnace blower motor can be replaced by a handy DIY home owner which can save money. Of course if in-doubt be sure to call a professional HVAC technician. A new motor and capacitor will need to be bought to replace the old unit. Most hardware store will not carry a furnace motor but… Read More »
Some years are worse than others for allergies with this being a bad year for allergies at least for me. Locally were I live the dust and pollen’s in the air seem to be worse than usual making me sneeze constantly and a nose that wont stop running. Beside allergy medication there is not much… Read More »
If your furnace needs a new control board the average cost for a HVAC technician to install it is $400-$600 dollars. If you are a home DIY type of person furnace control boards can be bought online for $50-$250 dollars depending on the furnace. Doing it yourself is very tempting so let’s look at a… Read More »
Furnace thermostat wiring falls in the DIY category that a handy type person can hook up or fix. Of course if in doubt be sure to call a professional. When working with a thermostat the cover can be snapped off to expose the wiring. Before doing any work on the thermostat and wiring take a… Read More »
A gas furnace can be broken down to its individual parts. Below is the main basic components for any gas furnace. Gas Furnace Components and Parts Explained Heat Exchanger When gas burns it gives off toxic fumes including carbon monoxide which is dangerous when breathed in. To keep the toxic gases separate from the… Read More »
What is a Gas Furnace Pressure Switch? A furnace pressure switch is a safety component to be sure gas is being vented form a furnace. The furnace pressure switch sends a signal to the furnaces control board that the inducer motor is working. An inducer motor spins creating a vacuum that pulls out toxic gasses… Read More »