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A properly functioning heating system becomes vital when temperatures drop in the winter. FTS Heating & Cooling in Springfield, MO, wants to help you understand why your furnace, heat pump, or geothermal system no longer keeps you warm enough. Several potential issues could be contributing to your lack of comfort. Understanding these will help you know when to contact us for repairs or a new heating system.
Potential Furnace Issues
There are gas and electric furnace models, and each one works slightly differently to heat your home. Understanding the system-specific issues that could reduce comfort is essential.
Pilot Light Changes
Pilot light issues can cause intermittent heat problems. Regularly inspect your pilot light to ensure the flame is blue and solid. Flickering or yellow flames indicate a problem that needs professional intervention. Pilot light issues often come from drafts, dirty components, or a faulty thermocouple.
Burner Problems
Your gas furnace will not heat effectively if your burner is dirty. FTS Heating & Cooling offers maintenance to help address and prevent issues with burner function.
Blower Motor Failure
The blower helps circulate heated air. Even if your furnace generates heat, a faulty blower motor will prevent it from circulating correctly, resulting in discomfort.
Faulty Heating Elements
Electric furnaces do not use combustion to heat. Instead, they use heating elements. When they burn out, your furnace will be unable to produce heat.
Tripped Circuit Breaker
Electrical disruptions can cause your furnace to stop heating. A tripped circuit breaker is a common culprit when furnaces will not power on. We need to determine what is causing the problem that leads to tripped breakers.
Sequencer Problems
An electric furnace with a faulty sequencer can prevent the heating elements from activating and producing heat. We can check your sequencer’s function to determine if it is the cause of decreased warmth. Our Springfield HVAC technicians provide services for all furnace makes and models.
Potential Heat Pump Problems
Heat pumps pump heat from one place to another. These systems can heat or cool your home, depending on the reversing valve’s position. Heat pumps have a few components that can cause them to stop heating effectively.
Refrigerant Leaks
Low refrigerant levels can prevent heat pumps from heating efficiently because they use the refrigerant to transfer heat. We can use diagnostic tools to find the leak and offer prompt repairs to restore heating function.
Defrost Cycle Malfunctions
The defrost cycle automatically reverses the heat process to warm outdoor coils and melt any frost to ensure proper performance during cold temperatures. Your heat pump will not heat if the defrost cycle malfunctions.
Reversing Valve Problems
The reversing valve switches a heat pump from cooling to heating mode. If the valve gets stuck or no longer works, the heat pump can remain in cooling mode, preventing heating. Testing the valve helps us find out if it needs replacing.
Geothermal System Malfunctions
Geothermal heat pumps use refrigerant to pull heat from the ground or release it into the ground. These systems are highly efficient but have a few parts that could lead to a lack of heating if they fail.
Loop System Issues
If the loop system malfunctions, your geothermal heat pump will not heat effectively. Common issues include leaks, airlocks, and malfunctioning pumps. We must test the loop system and find the problem so we can repair it and restore function.
Improper Antifreeze Concentration
Geothermal systems need proper antifreeze concentration to work effectively, and the coolant must be at an appropriate pressure level to transfer heat. We use pressure gauges and inspections to find the source of antifreeze concentration issues.
Control Board Malfunctions
Electronic failures can lead to control board issues. The control board is like the brain of the geothermal system. The system will not function correctly without a fully operative control board.
Professional Heating System Troubleshooting
Whether you have an electric or gas furnace, heat pump, or geothermal system, malfunctioning parts can lead to problems with heat production. In addition to the above issues, clogged air filters can cause issues. You should change your filters as often as recommended and schedule regular professional maintenance to ensure proper performance.
Our technicians will inspect your heating system to determine what is causing the lack of heat. We use special tools and testing to pinpoint the area of malfunction so that we can perform repairs. Prompt repairs are critical for preventing further problems from developing. Continuing to operate your heating system in a state of disrepair can shorten its lifespan and cause the need for replacement.
FTS Heating & Cooling is a family-owned and operated HVAC company with over 20 years of experience serving Springfield and surrounding areas. We offer installation, maintenance, and repairs for all furnace systems, including heat pumps and geothermal. If your system breaks down, take advantage of our emergency heater repair services. Our team completes over 90% of the service requests we receive on the same day.
Call our professionals at FTS Heating & Cooling when you need heating services for your heating system in Springfield. Schedule your service appointment today!
