What Should I Do If My Gas Furnace Breaks in My Cincinnati Home?
Winter temperatures are no joke here in Ohio, so what should you do if your gas furnace breaks? No one likes waking up or coming home to a chilly house. At Apollo Home, we’re here to help maintain your gas furnace so it continues to work reliably.
Gas Furnace Safety Precautions
First, if you smell the rotten egg smell in your home, you could have a gas leak. This is extremely dangerous. Get family members (including pets) out of the house right away. Once outside call your utility to report it. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
Second, if there’s no reason to believe there’s a leak, find alternate sources of heat. If you have a fireplace, for example, use it. Space heaters are good here, too.
Just be sure to avoid risks, especially if you have children or pets. Don’t leave them unattended or use a heater if its electrical connection looks frayed. Also, avoid overloading circuits with too many appliances. Don’t use a smart strip unable to accommodate the requirements.
It’s a good excuse to camp out in the family room together or even seek accommodations elsewhere.
Simple Gas Furnace Fixes
There are some steps you can take to fix the problem. First, verify the thermostat is set correctly. Occasionally, dusting or other random activities will bump a setting or button.
Second, if your gas furnace uses a pilot light, see if it’s lit.
Third, even gas furnaces use electrical power to run, so confirm none of the breakers are tripped in your electrical panel.
If none of these remedy the problem, it’s best to call Apollo Home for help. We don’t want you to put your safety at risk. We’re available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for emergency services.
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Gas Furnace Maintenance for Cincinnati Homeowners
You may have heard it before, but it’s super important to check your air filter monthly. Change your filter as needed, for most homes, this is every two to three months. Households with pets, smokers or with loved ones who suffer from allergies should change it monthly.
When your air filter is clogged, it makes the furnace work harder. When the equipment strains to push air through the dirty filter, it puts stress on the HVAC unit. This leads to repairs and replacement earlier in its lifespan.
Dirty air filters also negatively impact your indoor air quality. Reduce allergens and other contaminants in your household air with better filtration. Apollo Home also provides products for whole-home filtration and to clean your air.
Ever feel like your family passes around the same virus for weeks? It could be recirculating through your air ducts and reinfecting you. Eliminate it with indoor air quality improvements from Apollo Home.
Keep Your Gas Furnace in Shape with Regular Maintenance
It’s best for the reliability of your equipment to maintain a regular service schedule. Maintenance from a professional, like the NATE-certified technicians from Apollo Home, are often required to keep warranties intact.
Our tune-ups include a comprehensive inspection to uncover any signs of trouble. Our team cleans, tests and lubricates all relevant components so your gas furnace operates as efficiently as possible.
Regardless of the brand or the issue, our team can handle all your gas furnace repairs, service or replacements. To schedule a free estimate on a new gas furnace or schedule a service, call us today. We’ve served the greater Cincinnati area for over 100 years – how can we help you?