Temperatures are dropping in Smithfield, VA, which means your furnace is likely running more often and for longer periods. However, you should still have periods during which your furnace shuts off for a while. If not, there may be an issue, so read on to discover why your furnace won’t stop running.
Clogged Air Filter
The filter in your heating system doesn’t only protect your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ); it also helps keep your furnace running effectively and efficiently. If your air filter has too much dirt, dust and debris, your furnace will run for longer periods to heat your home. Make sure that you’re regularly checking and changing your furnace filter to keep everything running right.
Thermostat Problems
Your thermostat serves as the brains of your home’s HVAC system. It’s responsible for telling your furnace when to turn on and when to stop running. If something goes wrong with your thermostat, your furnace will receive mixed signals or no signal at all, resulting in odd cycling patterns.
Faulty Components
Your furnace relies on a complex network of parts to keep your home warm. When something goes wrong with even one of these parts, you may notice your furnace running more often.
For instance, if something goes wrong with your relay or limit switch, the furnace will run constantly. Any time you notice a drastic change in your furnace’s cycling patterns, contact a professional HVAC contractor to diagnose and repair the issue.
Most furnaces run for 10 to 15 minutes and go through three cycles an hour. If your furnace won’t turn off in your Smithfield, VA, home, let our team figure out what’s going on so we can repair the problem for you. Call Weather Makers, Inc. to schedule a furnace repair and ask about our other comprehensive HVAC services.
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