9 Ways to troubleshoot your furnace

The following article is sponsored by Scott Hale Heating & Plumbing.

Now that winters here, its time for a pop quiz: You wake up in the morning and the glass of water you that left by your bedside has turned to a solid block of ice. What do you do?

If you had trouble with that one, its time for a quick lesson on furnace troubleshooting. Here are nine easy tasks you can perform yourself, before you call in a professional such as Scott Hale Plumbing Heating & Air, to try and get your gas furnace- to start kicking out the heat again.

Thermostat Problems

The first thing to check is the battery. Most digital thermostats have a battery indicator on the display. If you see an icon in the display asking for a battery, follow the manufacturers instructions and replace the battery with an appropriate size.

If you see no display at all, check the power to the furnace. This particular thermostat has a sealed battery in it, and its not replaceable.

If youve checked the battery, youve checked the power supply, and your thermostat is still not operating properly, its likely that youre just going to have to replace your thermostat. Its important to understand how your thermostat operates when its normal, when everything is right. If youre familiar with the proper operation of your equipment, then its going to make it easier. If you notice something acting unusual, call Scott Hale Plumbing Heating & Air for a proper diagnosis.

Mismatching Furnace and Thermostat

Your homes gas furnace needs to be paired with the correct thermostat to work properly; if it isnt, you could run into problems.

Thermostats have to be matched to the system based on the type of furnace thats used and the capacity and capability of that furnace. The best way to make sure youre going to have a thermostat that matches your system is to get it from an HVAC professional.

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9 Ways to troubleshoot your furnace