Furnace Repair in Amarillo, TX

Quick checks

Thermostat on heat and set above room temperature, fresh batteries, breaker on and the furnace switch on. Make sure the furnace door is closed properly.

Filter

Dust loads filters fast here. A clogged filter can overheat the furnace and shut it down.

First run of the season

A burning-dust smell for a few minutes at the first start is normal. A smell that lingers isn't.

Cold air from vents

If the blower runs but the air stays cold, the burners may not be lighting. Igniters and flame sensors are common culprits.

Short cycling

Starting and stopping every few minutes wears parts. Dirty filters, sensors or an oversized furnace can cause it.

Vents

Check that the furnace flue and any plastic vent pipes are clear of debris, nests and drifted snow.

Carbon monoxide

Keep working CO alarms near bedrooms. If one sounds, get out and dial 911.

Gas smell

If you smell gas, leave the house and contact the gas utility from outside.

Get help

Tell the technician the furnace's age and what it's doing. Send a request and an AC technician will get in touch.

Older furnaces

Furnaces with a standing pilot light or metal flue are older designs. If yours is one, have the venting and heat exchanger checked carefully every fall.

Know the code

Many furnaces blink a fault code through a small window. Count the blinks and match them to the chart on the panel door, then give the code to the technician.