Your furnace contains a flame sensor, an essential component that ensures carbon monoxide from the furnace doesn't leak from the unit to your home. It appears as a simple device that resembles a bent metallic rod. Although flame sensors break down and malfunction, it often malfunctions because it is dirty. Here is a guide on dirty flame sensors containing everything you should know.
How Dirt Affects the Functioning of the Flame Sensor
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Since summer days can be uncomfortably hot and humid, you should invest in a reliable AC to overcome the heat. However, if you miscalculate your needs, you can make the mistake of buying an AC unit that doesn't sufficiently perform necessary tasks. Additionally, installing the AC on your own can lead to system malfunction and breakdown. It is therefore important to consult an AC professional before and during the installation of your new unit to guarantee optimal performance.
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Are you worried about your home's comfort in the coming hot season? You can avoid these worries with an air conditioning installation. A window AC could fit your needs well, especially if you have a small-sized home. These AC types are far less cumbersome than central air conditioning units, and they don't require you to have ductwork installed, but they can still keep you comfortable in your space. Why should you consider a window AC unit?
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When the cold season sets in, you will need a functional furnace to keep the house warm and comfy. The heating system will likely work throughout the cold months to meet your heating requirements.
Sometimes your heating system may fail or show signs of a malfunction when you least expect it. You have to spot these signs to call an HVAC contractor for repairs. Here are instances when you should seek furnace repair service.
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Short cycling is a general-purpose term that describes HVAC equipment that doesn't run for long enough. How long is enough? That depends on your particular needs. As a general rule, your furnace may be short cycling if it routinely shuts down before reaching your thermostat's set point. This behavior usually indicates a problem somewhere in your HVAC system.
However, rapid short-cycling is typically a much more obvious problem. Rapid short-cycling occurs when your furnace briefly turns on and then off again.
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