Furnace Fixes for the Handy Homeowner

Next time your furnace shuts down, check these five fixes before calling your Denver HVAC company . This trouble shooting guide will help you to repair your furnace yourself. Troubleshooting your furnace problems is worth considering before making a call for furnace repairs. These steps will show you and explain how you can diagnose and fix common furnace problems. Only you know just how handy you are consider your abilities before performing these steps safely and properly.
Proper furnace maintenance is the best way you can prevent common furnace malfunctions from happening. Furnace servicing should be carried out at least once a year. Even if your furnace was was installed professionally there are times when it will cease providing heat. The reason for the furnace failure could be anything from an airlock in the fuel pipe, blocked fuel inlet, or a problem with the controls. The following explains some of the most common issues you can fix on your own.

1. Check for leaky or blocked ducts that diminish airflow
If your furnace is running but there are cold rooms in the house, check to see if the registers are open. Next take a look at the ductwork you can access without trouble. Look for space between sections of the ducts and branching areas. If you find gaps seal the sections with foil tape. Finally check for handles, these are dampers, coming from the ductwork if you find any make sure they are open.

2. Change filters
Old dirtied filters are a common cause of furnace issues. Dust and grim hamper airflow and if the filter is too dirty is clogs and the heat exchanger will overheat and shut off causing your house to remain cold. A dirty filter can lower the efficiency and lifespan of your furnace. When the heater is running but heat is not going into any of the rooms in your house it's time to replace the filter.

Your owner's manual will show where the filter is located and what it will take to remove it. Changing flat filters monthly will help increase efficiency. All filters should be checked monthly. Checking the filter should be done by holding it to a light source. If you can see the light clearly it is time to replace the furnace. Most pleated filters will be OK to use for up to three months however you should change them more frequently if you have pets.

Rethinking Your Home Furnace

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Tracy Burleson

Guest Blogger: Valerie Hanneken, Social Media/Communications Specialist, Lennox Industries, Inc.


Advances in technology are not limited to new cell phones, computers and tablets. Innovation has changed the products of the heating and cooling industry as well. In the past, homeowners relied on a furnace to heat their homes as temperatures dropped. The furnaces of today can provide comfort while significantly reducing consumer’s monthly utility bills.


The Dave Lennox Signature Collection SLP98V furnace uses the latest industry-leading technology to improve efficiency and sound pressure levels. Recognized as aMost Efficient ENERY STAR Qualified Product, the SLP98V furnace meets or exceeds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agencyguidelines for energy efficiency, with more than a 98 percent conversion of fuel to energy.


The SLP98V also incorporates Precise ComfortTM technology, which automatically adjusts fan speed, heat and airflow to give the homeowner ultimate temperature control. AirFlexTMtechnology provides unique custom settings that allow the furnace to meet the specific year-round comfort requirements of any home.


When installed with the easy-to-use programmable Lennox icomfort Wi-Fi thermostat, the SLP98V furnace can exchange information with the device through “cloud” connectivity and make adjustments to optimize performance and efficiency. This means, consumers can control their furnace wirelessly from any Smart phone, tablet or computer.


Technology has changed the way heating and cooling equipment operates, and as a leader in the market, the Lennox SLP98V will certainly cause consumers to rethink the home furnace.


The Dave Lennox Signature Collection SLP98V furnace will be on display as part of the American Natural Gas and Propane Industries exhibit at the National Association of Home Builders’International Builders’ Show on January 22 through 24 in Las Vegas, NV. Make sure to stop by to learn about the SLP98V furnace, as well as other leading-edge natural gas and propane appliances.

Common Furnace Repair Problems in Fairbanks

Written By Atrol Inc

Most home and business owners know one primary thing about their furnace: that it provides heat. Pretty basic, right?

Well, in a perfect world, it really ought to be that basic, because in that perfect world, your furnace or boiler would never break down. But since they do, and since they’re complex machines, sooner or later you’re going to need the services of a professional HVAC contractor.

Here at Altrol Heating & Cooling Professional Repair, we’re all about sharing information so our customers can have a better understanding how their heating and cooling systems operate, and what might be causing a problem. So, with that in mind, here are the most common repair problems we encounter: Thermostat malfunction, Tripped circuit breake, Blown fuse, Pilot light gone out, Furnace not generating heat, Temperature swings, Blower problems

Take care of your HVAC equipment through regular servicing

Written by Victor
Having invested in a home, you would want to make sure that you are able to live comfortably in it through different weather conditions. This is where various HVAC equipment or heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment as they are better known, come in handy.

But just buying them is not the end of the story. You need to maintain your outdoor heaters, patio heaters and evaporative cooling systems well enough so that they always perform at optimum levels. While some of the basic maintenance can be done by yourself, you need to hook up with a specialist HVAC maintenance agency for regular inspection and any required corrective action. These agencies have the necessary personnel, testing equipment and professional attitude to do a good job so that you do not have to spend money later on to get certain parts and so on.

The maintenance that can be done by you includes using a vacuum cleaner to get rid of the accumulated dirt, along with any dust around the blower wheel and flue. Any build up of dust can hamper the smooth working of the motor and will drive up your energy costs. Changing of the filter is another task you should be able to manage and though this just takes a minute or two, most of us tend to ignore the monitoring and maintenance of this vital part. It is the filter that traps any excess dirt and prevents it from getting into the ducts of the equipment. Clogging of the filter will result in HVAC appliances such as a patio heater or outdoor heater to work much harder in order to be able to ensure circulation of air into the system. The result is that you will end up paying more in energy charges and the unit will also break. Hence either clean the filter regularly or change it if required to ensure smooth working of the unit. 

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