How Do You Test The Thermostat On A Gas Furnace?
Few jobs around the home require more immediate attention than a furnace that is not working. Freezing temperatures outside are a reminder that the problem needs to be fixed and quickly. If you have a furnace that is acting up, make sure you know how to test the thermostat. Thermostats are one of the parts of a heating system that fail most often, and by testing it early in the troubleshooting process, you may save yourself a good deal of time and money. Make sure the thermostat is turned on, and set the thermostat to a temperature well above the current temperature in the house. If the furnace fires up, your thermostat is functioning properly. If it does not, remove the cover to the thermostat. Inspect the interior of the thermostat. Many thermostats will malfunction because they get covered in dust or debris, or someone presses against the cover too hard and it affects the thermostat’s operation. Clean the interior well using a can of compressed air (the type that is used to clean co
