There are different types of furnaces and the two most common are electrical or gas powered. As these two furnace types use a different fueling source, different problems can occur. It is important to know your type of furnace and what problems to expect to properly troubleshoot your specific problem. New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing will share some of the common problems that can occur with an electrical furnace.

Bad Furnace Heating Element

An electrical furnace uses a series of heating elements that work to transfer the heat that warms the inside of your home. It is common for the furnace’s elements to wear down over time. The longer a furnace runs, the more quickly you can expect the heat elements to wear out. Due to our climate, heat element replacements are rather common. When a heating element goes out, the furnace will stop creating heat. When you can hear the furnace run but only cool air comes out, the heating element must have gone out. When a heating element goes out contact an HVAC service. They can come to your home and replace the element and restore your heating system.

Faulty Electric Furnace Wiring

Another common problem with electrical furnaces is that at times they can have faulty wiring. An electrical furnace uses a number of electrical connections and components that rely on proper wiring in order for the furnace to work properly. There is a chance that the electrical connections have become loose and disconnected. Wiring can also become frayed or damaged. When either of these electrical problems occur the furnace will not be able to work or even run. The electrical wiring and components of an electrical furnace need to be inspected once a year to ensure they are in their proper state. However, when electrical wiring develops problems, the furnace breaker tends to trip a lot. The furnace may not run at all. To determine if the electrical wiring is compromised, an HVAC technician will need to inspect the unit and repair the wiring.

Overheating Blower Motor

One of the primary components of an electric furnace as well as a gas furnace is the blower motor. The blower motor is the component that forces the warm air through the ductwork and into the home. Once the heated air has been created, the fans and blower motor work to supply the home with warmth. A blower motor demands proper maintenance to prevent premature wear. A blower needs to be cleaned, the bearing oiled and other moving parts lubricated. During the furnace’s yearly tune-up the blower motor will be cleaned and lubed. The blower motor not only supplies air into the home during the winter, but also during the summer. The blower motor works throughout the year. This is why this component needs extra care and attention. To ensure the blower motor stays healthy, make sure to have your furnace and air conditioner serviced once a year. Often when the blower motor breaks down, it will make loud squealing or screeching noises. Another sign the blower motor has broken down is that you will not feel any air coming out of the air vent. When the blower motor breaks down it will most likely need to be replaced.

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