How Do You Fix A Furnace That Won Start?
The cold weather is just around the corner and BAM! The furnace won’t start. With freezing temps, your furnace is the most important appliance in your home. You absolutely cannot live without a furnace in cold weather. It’s even more frustrating because you can hear the furnace clicking on and getting ready to blow the lovely warm air…but then the thing just shuts down. Here’s one way to fix a furnace that won’t start before you call the repair man, or woman. Before you attempt to fix a furnace that won’t start, make sure you know what kind of furnace you have. This ehow is strictly for a forced air, gas furnace. Check to make sure the furnace filter is clean. If not, replace the dirty filter with a clean filter. Also, check to make sure power to the furnace is on. Finally, make sure the gas supply to the furnace is open. If your furnace clicks on or initiates the start cycle, but does not fire up, you likely have a faulty or dirty ignitor/sensor. This is one of the most common furna
