{"id":1098,"date":"2024-01-15T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2024-02-09T16:30:56","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T21:30:56","slug":"is-it-okay-to-try-to-diy-repair-my-furnace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/is-it-okay-to-try-to-diy-repair-my-furnace\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Okay to Try to DIY Repair My Furnace?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hand-holding-wrench.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hand-holding-wrench-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"hand-holding-wrench\" class=\"wp-image-1099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hand-holding-wrench-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/hand-holding-wrench.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The simple answer is <strong><em>no<\/em><\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more complicated answer is that you <em>can<\/em> do some troubleshooting with a malfunctioning furnace to see if there\u2019s a simple explanation for the problem that doesn\u2019t require any actual tools and repair work. We\u2019ll look at a few of these steps, and then explain why you need to turn to professionals like ours for any <a href=\"\/services\/heating\/heater-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heating repair in Ashland, KY<\/a> if those steps don\u2019t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Troubleshooting Your Furnace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Check the Thermostat:<\/strong> Often the thermostat gets incorrectly set, or it runs out of batteries. Always check to make sure you\u2019ve got the thermostat set to \u201cheat\u201d and that it\u2019s responding to instructions.<\/li><li><strong>Inspect the Power Supply:<\/strong> Make sure that the circuit breaker for the furnace hasn\u2019t tripped, and reset it if it has.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Inspect the Pilot Light:<\/strong> If you have an older furnace that uses a standing pilot light , check to see if it\u2019s lite. Follow the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions to relight it. You\u2019ll need to call professionals if it won\u2019t stay lit.<\/li><li><strong>Check the Gas Supply:<\/strong> Ensure that the gas valve on the furnace is open; sometimes it can get stuck. You may also wish to check other gas appliances in your house to see if they\u2019re operating. You may have a gas supply issue rather than a furnace issue.<\/li><li><strong>Change the Air Filter:<\/strong> A clogged or dirty air filter will restrict airflow and strain the furnace. If the filter is dirty, change it for a clean one.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Consult the Manual and Review Error Codes:<\/strong> Many contemporary furnaces will display error codes when something goes wrong, such as a faulty flame sensor or failed electronic ignition system. Check the manual for the furnace to interpret any error codes that may help you out.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Furnace Repair Is Not an Amateur Job<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leave those tools in the garage! It\u2019s time to call for an HVAC professional. There are several good reasons not to try to repair your furnace on your own or give the job to an unlicensed \u201chandyman.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Safety: <\/strong>Natural gas furnaces aren\u2019t inherently dangerous\u2014but they can easily become dangerous due to amateur tampering! Unlicensed work on a furnace risks serious harm to you, your family, and your home.<\/li><li><strong>Licensing: <\/strong>In most jurisdictions, it\u2019s illegal for anyone who doesn\u2019t have the proper license to work on an appliance connected to a gas main. That means it\u2019s probably not even legal for you to work on your gas furnace.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Warranty: <\/strong>The manufacturer\u2019s warranty on your furnace will probably be voided if there is any amateur work done on it. You could be in for an unpleasant surprise the next time you need repairs that you think are covered by the warranty.<\/li><li><strong>Diagnosis: <\/strong>One of the important parts of repairing a furnace is accurately diagnosing the underlying problem. Only professionals have the training and tools to make a correct diagnosis. An amateur is likely to try to \u201cfix\u201d the wrong things and make the problem worse.<\/li><li><strong>Cost: <\/strong>DIY or amateur repairs aren\u2019t a money saver\u2014often the opposite. Too much can go wrong, leading to extra repairs in the future or a loss of energy efficiency. Because amateur work will void the warranty, you\u2019ll have to pay in full for all these mistakes. Professionals will get the job done right and done fast so you won\u2019t have extra headaches and expenses.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact Air Supreme Heating and Air Conditioning for all your furnace repair needs.<\/strong><\/a><strong> Supreme service you can count on!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The simple answer is no. However, you can go through troubleshooting steps with your furnace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[88,109,50],"class_list":["post-1098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-ashland","tag-furnace-repair","tag-heating-system-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1098","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1098"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1098\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1100,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1098\/revisions\/1100"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1098"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1098"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1098"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}