Home Heating System Tips and FAQ

1. What do I do if there is no heat at all?

  • Is the heat setting turned on and the thermostat set?
  • Check for blown fuses or a tripped circuit breaker.
  • Try setting the thermostat in the "fan" position to see if it comes on.
  • Check to see if the furnace is plugged in. Is there power to the outlet?
  • Call a qualified professional.


2. What do I do if my rooms aren't warm enough?
  • Replace the filter in the furnace.
  • Clean the registers and remove any obstruction blocking the registers.
  • Seal the leaking heating ducts with duct tape.
  • Call a qualified professional.


3. Soot is all over the place, what do I do to stop it?
  • Replace the filter in the furnace.
  • Call a qualified professional to clean your entire heating system.


4. Furnace not blowing hot air?
  • Make sure the gas cock on the gas flex leading to the unit is in the on position (parallel to the gas pipe)
  • Make sure the pilot is lit. Call a professional if not.
  • Make sure the thermostat is in the heat mode and desired temperature is set above room temperature.
  • Be sure to check the filter has been changed.