What to Do When Your Furnace Stops Working
When a furnace breaks down, it often happens on one of those cold and frosty January days we experience here on Long Island. Your furnace may give you early warning signs that it needs repair, such as short cycling (turning on and off rapidly), blowing cold air instead of warm, emitting strange smells, or it might suddenly stop working altogether. When this happens, call T.F. O’Brien for fast and reliable furnace repairs. Our 24/7 emergency phone line is available for urgent assistance. Our top priority is to get your furnace running again as quickly as possible to keep your household warm.
Expert Furnace Troubleshooting for Long Island Homes
When your gas furnace needs repair, we start the troubleshooting process based on the symptoms you’re experiencing. Our technicians conduct a thorough inspection using their expertise and diagnostic tools to quickly identify the problem. We check the furnace filter first, because clogged filters are often the cause for furnace malfunctions. From there, we inspect other key components, such as the ignition system, flame sensor, thermocouple, and gas valves, all of which can become dirty or malfunction over time.
We also test the furnace’s control board and the thermostat system for proper operation. Motors, such as the blower and inducer motors, are inspected, and we use a multimeter to check motor windings for continuity. Our team of technicians have years of experience troubleshooting gas furnaces on Long Island. We pride ourselves on finding the cause of your heating problem right away.
Getting Your Gas Furnace Up and Running
Once we’ve diagnosed the issue, our team of technicians will begin any repairs needed to get warm air flowing back into your home. If the problem is the ignition system, we’ll thoroughly inspect and replace any defective components. For furnaces cycling off and on without maintaining warmth, a simple flame sensor cleaning or replacement will usually solve the problem.
We address any motor issues by checking capacitors, lubricating parts, and inspecting motor bearings. If we find a motor isn’t functioning properly, we’ll replace it with a new one designed for your furnace. Blocked ducts or vents are another common issue that we check, ensuring nothing is obstructing proper airflow. No matter what the issue, we’ll find a solution.
Final Furnace Checks and Clean-Up
Before leaving, we make sure your heating system is running smoothly. We verify that the furnace starts up without any unusual noises or ignition issues and that it shuts off properly. We also check for any gas leaks or odd smells and ensure your home has proper airflow and venting. Your thermostat will be thoroughly inspected to ensure it’s properly configured to keep your home comfortable all winter long.
Our final step is completing a full heating cycle test to feel like we have completed the work to your satisfaction and ours. We’ll give you any information you’ll need for maintaining your furnace until your next service appointment. As always, we clean up thoroughly before we leave to make sure we respect you and your home.
Prevent Costly Repairs With a Furnace Maintenance Plan
Avoid emergency repairs and unexpected furnace breakdowns by scheduling a tune-up before winter hits. Routine maintenance reduces the likelihood of a furnace breakdown and improves efficiency, saving you money on energy bills and extending the life of your system.
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Count on T. F. O’Brien for the best furnace repair and more in Suffolk County, NY.
All of us at T.F. O’Brien want you to be as comfortable as possible in your Suffolk County, NY home. We’ve been helping people with their home comfort needs since 1934, and we proudly provide full-service furnace contracting. For your convenience, we offer a complete listing of furnace services for your needs. Aside from furnace repair, choose us for:
- Gas Furnaces in Suffolk County, NY
- Gas Furnace Installation in Suffolk County, NY: Has your old furnace seen better days? Then it might be time to consider a gas furnace installation, especially if you’ve been experiencing lower levels of comfort and higher utility bills. By choosing T.F. O’Brien to provide your gas furnace installation, you’re choosing highly trained experts in the field of home comfort – experts who want to provide you with the best gas furnace products on the market. You can count on your gas furnace installation to provide you with energy-saving comfort for years to come.
- Gas Furnace Maintenance in Suffolk County, NY: When the cold weather returns, you want to be sure the gas furnace in your home is operating effectively and efficiently. At T.F. O’Brien, we know that gas furnace maintenance is vital to the life of your equipment. That’s why we offer complete gas furnace maintenance plans to our customers, and why keeping your gas furnace in top condition is a priority to us. By maintaining your gas furnace, you’ll help it achieve peak performance, helping you save on energy bills and repair costs well into the future.
- High Efficiency Gas Furnaces in Suffolk County, NY: If you’ve been paying too much for your utilities and you’re still not staying as comfortable as you’d like during the winter months, then it’s time to call T.F. O’Brien for a high efficiency gas furnace. With nearly 80 years in the business of home comfort, we work hard to bring our customers all the latest innovations, including high efficiency gas furnaces that have been built to keep you comfortable – and help you save energy and money by offering up to 98 percent efficiency.
- Gas Furnace Service in Suffolk County, NY: The gas furnace in your home is one of the most important pieces of equipment you own. You and your family rely on it to keep you warm throughout the winter and to provide you with energy efficient heating. Did you know one of the best ways you can keep your gas furnace operating in top form is by making sure it receives the proper service? T.F. O’Brien can provide you with the gas furnace service to help ensure your system operates smoothly, efficiently and will keep your family warm all winter long.
All of us at T.F. O’Brien focus on every job we do with one primary objective, which is to provide you with the best furnace services available for your Suffolk County, NY home. We strive to ensure your complete satisfaction, and no job is ever finished until you’re entirely happy with the work we’ve done for you.