{"id":1012,"date":"2023-12-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=1012"},"modified":"2024-12-20T05:54:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T10:54:29","slug":"4-things-that-can-go-wrong-with-gas-furnaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/heating-service\/4-things-that-can-go-wrong-with-gas-furnaces\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things That Can Go Wrong with Gas Furnaces"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A gas furnace is a tried-and-true method of heating a home quickly and efficiently. That\u2019s why gas furnaces are so popular in Montana where the winters are lengthy and the temperatures are often below freezing.\u00a0If you\u2019re unsure whether your furnace is nearing the end of its lifespan, check out our post on signs your furnace is due for replacement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are specific issues that occur in gas-powered furnaces as opposed to electric, propane, or oil furnaces. Let\u2019s go over 5 warning signs that something is amiss. Calling promptly for gas furnace repair<\/a> for some of these issues is crucial as they\u2019re related to the combustion process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Overheating<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A gas furnace relies on the combustion process to generate heat. So it\u2019s no surprise that the inside of a gas furnace gets very, very hot. That\u2019s why they\u2019re installed with a component called a limit switch that cuts off the gas when the chamber gets too hot. If the limit switch malfunctions, the furnace will shut down entirely as a safety precaution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Booming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A booming sound from a gas furnace is a frightening one to hear. This sound occurs when there\u2019s a delay in the gas ignition process. As the gas doesn\u2019t ignite immediately, the small accumulation of gas causes the mini-explosion and the resulting booming noise. This issue can get worse\u2013and dangerous\u2013over time, so call for a repair ASAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Short Cycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a furnace is operating as it should, it engages in a fairly long heating cycle that lasts about 15 minutes before it turns off. During that time, your home should reach the desired temperature. Short cycling occurs when your furnace turns on and off quickly and rapidly without completing a heating cycle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Short cycling is incredibly hard on a furnace because it causes so much wear and tear. Not only that, but your home won\u2019t be heated well enough because the furnace isn\u2019t staying on long enough to do so. Before calling for a repair, try changing the air filter if it\u2019s clogged or dirty. This is the most common reason for short cycling. If the problem persists, read our guide on when to call us for emergency furnace repair<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Faulty Igniter or Pilot Light<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Is your gas furnace at the end of its lifespan and produced prior to 2010? Older gas furnaces used standing pilot lights to ignite the burners. A common issue in older gas furnaces occurs when the pilot light goes out and fails to ignite the combustion gas. Dirty gas burners in furnaces that haven\u2019t been maintained properly can also cause ignition issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today\u2019s furnaces are equipped with electronic ignition systems but this part can fail and may need to be replaced. This could be the reason why a gas furnace fails to power on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. A Cracked Heat Exchanger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The heat exchanger is what helps turn combusted fuel into hot air fit for warming up your home. Subject to so much wear and tear, the heat exchanger can develop cracks due to how it constantly changes temperature. Cracks can allow carbon monoxide to escape from the heat exchanger, possibly entering your home and becoming a major safety hazard. For more on how to stay prepared, explore our guide to bracing freezing temperatures<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Ambient Air Solutions<\/strong><\/a> today for professional gas furnace repair in Bozeman, MT. Simplifying Heating & Cooling!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A gas furnace is a tried-and-true method of heating a home quickly and efficiently. That\u2019s why gas furnaces are so popular in Montana where the winters are lengthy and the temperatures are often below freezing.\u00a0If you\u2019re unsure whether your furnace is nearing the end of its lifespan, check out our post on signs your furnace […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[170,76],"tags":[88,134],"class_list":["post-1012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bozeman","category-heating-service","tag-bozeman","tag-furnace-repair"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1012"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1170,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1012\/revisions\/1170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ambientairsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}