Having an appliance tripping your circuit breaker is never a good thing, but having your furnace cause complications throughout the coldest Beckley and Mount Hope days is pretty high on Appalachian Heating’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, there is a chance you need a furnace repair. Appalachian Heating can help you determine what the exact problem is, but here are some reasons we usually see: overworked furnaces, short circuits and wiring problems. Regardless what is happening with your furnace, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you need to call in an expert.
Overworked Furnaces
Furnaces become overworked for a number of reasons, but they’re generally preventable. Dirty air filters and blocked or closed vents are often responsible—and those problems can be easily identified and fixed during a preventive maintenance visit. If those are not responsible for your furnace trouble, Appalachian Heating can help you out by executing a furnace repair.
Short Circuits
If you have a short circuit in your furnace, it will trip the breaker instantly when you turn it on. If you believe you have a short circuit in your furnace, call Appalachian Heating right away for a furnace repair. Short circuits can be very dangerous, resulting in fires or other serious damages.
Wiring Problems
Faulty installation or loose connections can cause your furnace to short circuit and trip your circuit breaker. No matter how they got that way, loose wires can cause your furnace to overheat and trip your circuit. Your Appalachian Heating professional can find and tighten any loose connections and ensure your furnace is functioning safely.
If you noticed that the circuit breaker is tripping, give Appalachian Heating a call at 304-707-0600 immediately. We want to keep your Beckley and Mount Hope home and family safe and warm.