When your homes boiler or furnace is “not running”, it is often a simple or routine problem. One way to save money on home heating service is too simply to check for some of the basic issues that our technicians encounter that you may be able to fix yourself. Try checking these do-it-yourself furnace repair solutions before calling for heating system repair service. 4 Things to Check for When Your Boiler or Furnace is Not Running:
1. Check that the boiler or furnace safety switch is on and that the circuit breaker is not tripped. This is usually at the top of the basement stairs or wherever your main circuit breaker board is located.
2. Check to make sure your thermostat is on and in heat position. Then check to make sure the temperature turned up to properly heat the space. Especially in the beginning of the winter season, many homeowners forget to check this basic step and troubleshooting their “broken” furnace.
3. Check the oil tank gauge to ensure you have oil in the furnace. If you don’t, make sure to call your local oil delivery company to schedule your next home oil delivery.
4. Make sure to check and change the filter on your furnace if needed. Often when the furnace filter needs to be changed the furnace will not run properly. This is a simple fix to get your furnace up and running again in no time.
If none of these solutions solves the problem, then call your local HVAC service company to get your home heating system back up and running!