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What Happens When You Turn Your Thermostat to “Heat”
The first thing that happens when your system starts is your thermostat calls for heat. That signal reaches the furnace and tells it to turn on. The power kicks on and your inducer motor will start. It pulls air into the unit to make sure the pressures are right and the air-to-gas ratio is correct.
Once your inducer motor is running, your igniter will get ready to start. A glow surface igniter will start to warm up right now, and a spark igniter will be ready for the gas to arrive. After that, the gas valve opens up and the gas ignites. The flames light from burner to burner, until they reach the flame sensor.
As long as everything works right, the blower motor will turn on after 30 seconds to a minute. That way the air can warm up a
The Top 5 Parts That Fail in Furnaces
If you live in the same home for a long enough time, you’re going to have furnace problems. This episode covers the top 5 most likely problems
Top 5 Furnace Hacks for When You’re Out in the Cold
Have you ever called a friend to help you over the phone when something breaks? In this episode, we’re giving you that call for your
What Do You Do If Your Furnace Isn’t Starting Right?
Your furnace is a complex piece of equipment. HVAC technicians train for years to know how to troubleshoot one. In this episode, though, we’re
Do You Know Why Drains Clog So Much During the Holidays?
When we get ready to host for the holidays, we usually make sure the house looks good and clean. But a clogged toilet or a backed-up kitchen
Why Do Sewer Mainlines Fail
Have you ever had a sewer mainline die on you? Do you know what can cause that? In this video, we’re talking about why sewer mainlines fail.
The Anode Rod – Your Water Heater’s Bodyguard
Unless you’re a plumber you might not know what an anode rod is. You might have heard that it has something to do with your water heater, but
Is A Tankless Water Heater Actually Better?
Tankless Water Heater Help Is A Click Away! Understanding Tankless Water Heaters A tankless water heater gives you hot water only when you need it, unlike
What Does Tuning Up My Air Conditioner Even Do?
Do you want your AC to work its best for as long as possible? If so, manufacturers recommend some annual maintenance. In this video, we
Can Chicken Bones Go Down the Garbage Disposal?
How much do you know about your garbage disposal? In this video, we talk about how they work, when to replace them, and some
Toilets! How Do They Work?
Toilets! How do they work? What are some common issues? What should, and more importantly, what shouldn’t you flush? In this video, we answer
Why They Don’t Make Furnaces Like They Used To
How many times have you heard the phrase, “They don’t make them like they used to”? In this video, we go over why that’s true for furnaces. We