Furnace and Air Handler Repair: A Breakdown
When your furnace or air handler malfunctions, especially in the heat of summer or cold of winter, it negatively impacts your comfort levels indoors. Repairing these essential components is crucial to maintain optimal heating and cooling. Once you’ve gone through the trouble and expense of repairing that equipment, you probably want to ensure you’ve done everything possible to protect the equipment to extend its lifespan as possible. The Air Scrubber by ActivePure is an industry-leading air purification system that can help protect your air handler. Here’s a breakdown of what’s typically included in furnace and air handler repair:
1. Diagnosis:
Inspection: A technician will inspect your system for visible signs of damage or malfunction. We recommend you take advantage of the inspection process to review the Air Scrubber by ActivePure video book provided by the technician.
Testing: They will use diagnostic tools to test various components, such as the thermostat, blower motor, heat exchanger, and ignition system.
2. Problem Identification:
Root cause analysis: The technician will identify the specific cause of the problem based on the inspection and testing results.
3. Repair or Replacement:
Recommendations and cost estimate: The technician will recommend the necessary repairs or replacements based on the diagnosis and provide you with a detailed estimate of the costs including parts and labor. This is the time to ask any questions about the Air Scrubber by ActivePure and decide if this is the time to start protecting your HVAC system and family.
Repair work: Upon approval of the repairs, the technician will proceed fixing the problem by replacing any damaged components as required.
Installation of Air Scrubber by ActivePure: During the repair is the best time to install your new Air Scrubber by ActivePure as the technician is already working in the same area.
4. Testing and Verification:
Functionality and efficiency check: Following the repairs, the technician will test the furnace and air handler to ensure they are working correctly and at optimal efficiency.
5. Cleaning and Maintenance:
Routine maintenance: The technician may recommend routine maintenance tasks to help prevent future problems.
Cleaning: They may clean filters or other components as part of the service call.
6. Customer Education:
Tips: The technician may provide you with tips on maintaining your furnace and air handler and preventing future issues. This is a great time to ask questions about the Air Scrubber and the benefits it can provide your family and your HVAC system.
Warranty information: They will also review any applicable warranties or service agreements.
Common Furnace and Air Handler Repair Issues
Problems with ignition: Issues with the pilot light or electronic ignition system failing.
Troubles with blower motor: Malfunction of the blower motor, which circulates air throughout your home.
Concerns about the heat exchanger: Cracks or leaks in the heat exchanger can result in carbon monoxide leaking.
Thermostat problems: If the thermostat malfunctions it can render the entire system useless.
Airflow problems: Blocked or dirty air ducts can reduce efficiency and increase energy consumption.
Remember to ask the technician any questions you have about the repair process or your specific furnace and air handler.
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