| Central forced air heater repair can be expensive, | | | | can take to reduce the probability of needing a |
| so the best plan of action is to prevent the repair | | | | forced air heater repair. A well- maintained |
| in the first place if at all possible. Of course, no | | | | furnace can provide years of repair-free service. |
| matter how careful you are to adhere to a | | | | Problems that can require a forced air heater |
| regular maintenance plan, at some point you'll need | | | | repair include the following:o Pilot light goes out or |
| to either get your system repaired or learn to do | | | | won't stay lito Blower doesn't blow air through |
| the basic repairs yourself. | | | | ductworko Furnace won't starto Blower won't |
| A forced air heater uses ductwork to carry | | | | shut offo House never reaches temperature set |
| heated air throughout the house. There's a blower | | | | on thermostat |
| to keep the air moving to all corners of the | | | | A forced air heater repair usually requires a |
| house. Central forced air heaters are popular, | | | | licensed electrician in order to ensure the unit |
| because the blowers distribute the air efficiently | | | | operates safely. A gas leak repair should never be |
| creating few, if any, cold spots. | | | | attempted by a homeowner. In fact, if you smell |
| Older units didn't have blowers which meant the | | | | gas you should leave all the windows open, leave |
| hot air rose throughout the house unevenly. But | | | | the house and then call for an emergency repair. |
| anytime you add features to a unit as | | | | Regular furnace maintenance includes replacing |
| sophisticated as central heat, you're bound to | | | | filters, keeping properly working thermostats, |
| have a forced air heater repair at some point. | | | | keeping vent openings clean, making sure |
| The more technology involved, the more | | | | ductwork doesn't leak and keeping blower blades |
| expensive the repair can be. | | | | clean. Of course, no matter how careful you are |
| Forced air heaters are either gas or electric. Gas | | | | about adhering to a regular maintenance schedule, |
| is the furnace of choice if the fuel is available in | | | | anything mechanical can break. |
| the area because it burns clean and often less | | | | Some of the simple repairs can safely be done by |
| expensive than electricity. But when you need a | | | | the homeowner. For example, you can replace |
| forced air heater repair on a gas unit you have to | | | | the thermostat and replace fuses. You can also |
| be extremely careful you don't try to repair a gas | | | | repair ductwork and even replace blower blades. |
| leak on your own. | | | | But most repairs need to be done by an |
| Some repairs to furnaces require professional | | | | authorized technician or a licensed professional for |
| service by a certified and licensed technician. But | | | | the safety of you and your family. |
| even so, there are many maintenance steps you | | | | There's a lot to be said for having peace of mind. |