With fall’s arrival, overnight temperatures are starting to get rather chilly. Now is the time to make sure that your furnace is working efficiently and can be trusted to keep you comfortably warm through the winter. Oftentimes, furnaces develop electrical problems that need to be addressed by a professional. At Hussey Bros Inc., our local HVAC technicians are highly experienced with furnace electrical repair in the greater San Jose area. Here are six common furnace electrical issues.
Failing Starting Capacitor
To get the necessary burst of energy to get your blower motor and fan going, you need a healthy starting capacitor. A faulty starting capacitor can lead to electrical issues that prevent your furnace from working reliably. Starting capacitor problems can usually be resolved affordably and in not much time.
Blower Motor Trouble
When a faulty blower motor is drawing more power than it’s supposed to, it can cause a fuse to blow. Commonly, this calls for the blower motor to be replaced.
Loose Wires
A furnace’s vibrations may cause wires to loosen. Once the offending loose wire is identified, it can usually be addressed quickly.
Contact with Water
If water is ever leaking in the area of your furnace, you’ll want to take care of the problem ASAP. Water that comes into contact with your furnace could result in a short.
Dirty Filter
During the wintertime, when regularly operating your heating system, it’s smart to change out the filter each month. If the filter becomes clogged, it could cause a fuse to burn out. In turn, a fire hazard could develop.
Dirty Fuse
Dirty fuses can cause failing connections. As part of regular furnace maintenance, our technicians can make sure that all fuses are clean and properly sized.
Furnace Service in San Jose, CA
When you need HVAC services in San Jose and the surrounding area, contact Hussey Bros Inc. at (408) 733-6360. We specialize in both residential and commercial HVAC services in San Jose. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!
