When winter gets here and our central heating system doesn’t heat up your home, what do you do? Well before you panic and call an HVAC system technician, there are a few things you need to check. You may still need a professional after checking but it may save you some money by checking these areas first.

Here is the list:

• Check Out Your Thermostat

Regardless of what type of thermostat you have, it may require something done when moving from hot weather to cold weather. First make sure it is set to heat. Then turn the temperature up some and see if the heat kicks on. If this doesn’t work, you will need to move to the next step.

• Check Your Air Filters

You should check these filters regularly. If your filters are dirty your air flow may be restricted, therefore creating a problem for your heat to work properly. May sure that there is nothing too close to your registers or vents that may create blockage of air.

• Check your Power Source

For instance, does your heating system work off natural gas, is your pilot light lit? Is your gas control valve turned to the on position? On a unit that works off electricity, be sure your circuit breaker is on.

If all this is fine, the next thing to do is check your condensation pan. If it is full of water, you need to drain it and make sure it is not clogged. Your unit may have an automatic cut off if this pan is full to ensure that it does not overflow and cause damage to your walls or floors.

• Check Your Motor

If the motor of your heating system is overloaded your system will shut down. This can happen because of dirt. Turn the system off and wait a while for it to cool down. You can try this a couple of times. If it doesn’t work, you will need a professional to check it out. On a furnace system you need to check the blower compartment, if the light is flashing red or not at all you will need this inspected.  

With all this checked out and your heating system is still not coming on, then it is time to call a professional.

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning have been serving the Mobile, Semmes, Theodore, Daphne, Fairhope, Silverhill, Foley, Robertsdale, Loxley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and surrounding areas in South Alabama since 1997. We are in our second generation of ownership with trained technicians that are always friendly and courteous. Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help you with any of HVAC system needs. Also, you can check out our website at https://www.callaction.net to learn about us and all the services we offer as well as some informative blogs that you may find interesting.