What to do When the Heat Goes Out

Call it Murphy’s Law, or maybe just a little bad luck, but we sometimes see furnace and/or heat pump issues in Olathe during the cooler months, when they’re necessary to keep you comfortable. While you know the team at HVAC Parts Shop will constantly be there when you require an HVAC part or technical knowledge. However, there are some things you can do to confirm that a repair is necessary and save yourself some money if it’s not. We’ve collected this checklist of things to test before you give us a call.

1.It may sound ridiculous, but make sure everything is turned “on”. We’ve helped numerous people only to find the thermostat or the furnace itself is set to off.

1. Inspect your thermostat to make sure it’s on, fixed to the appropriate temperature and isn’t turned to cool.
2. Try replacing the battery, if it has one.
3. If everything looks correct, check your furnace switch (check your manual if you’re not sure where it is) and test your fuses and circuit breaker.
4. Double check that your gas is on.

2.If the furnace still hasn’t turned on, return to your thermostat.

1. If it’s a programmable model, confirm that it is revealing the correct time. If your thermostat thinks it is morning when it’s actually night, it may not switch your heat on because it doesn’t understand that you’re home.

3.Is an impasse causing your furnace to breakdown?

1. Examine your air filters to ensure they’re not blocking things up.
2. Do you have any congested ducts, vents or cool air intakes?
3. Are all supply registers exposed?
4. Is your exhaust flue clear?

If you’ve moved through this checklist and you’re still without heat, call HVAC Parts Shop at 866-215-3831 or visit www.hvacpartsshop.com and we’ll help you get your home back to the welcoming and cozy place it should be.