It’s not a good thing when one your appliances is tripping your circuit breaker, but having your furnace cause complications during the coldest Macon days is pretty high on Air Temperature Control’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, there is a chance you need a furnace repair. Air Temperature Control can help you find out what the exact problem is, but here are some reasons we commonly see: overworked furnaces, short circuits and wiring problems. No matter what is taking place with your furnace, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you need to call in a professional.
Overworked Furnaces
There are several reasons why furnaces can be overworked, but they’re typically preventable. Dirty air filters and blocked or closed vents are often to blame—and those problems can be easily identified and remedied during a preventive maintenance visit. If that isn’t the reason for your furnace trouble, Air Temperature Control can help you out by doing a furnace repair.
Short Circuits
If you have a short circuit in your furnace, it will trip the breaker promptly when you turn it on. If you believe you have a short circuit in your furnace, call Air Temperature Control right away for a furnace repair. Short circuits can be very risky, initiating fires or other serious damages.
Wiring Problems
Faulty installation or loose connections can cause your furnace to short circuit and trip your circuit breaker. It doesn’t matter how they got that way, loose wires can force your furnace to overheat and trip your circuit. Your Air Temperature Control expert can find and tighten any loose connections and make sure your furnace is operating safely.
If you noticed that the circuit breaker is tripping, give Air Temperature Control a call at 478-202-3170 immediately. It’s important to keep your Macon home and family safe and warm.