Having an appliance tripping your circuit breaker is never a good thing, but having your furnace cause problems throughout the coldest Houston days is pretty high on Marcos AC & Heating’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, it could mean you need a furnace repair. Marcos AC & Heating can help you find out what the exact problem is, but here are some reasons we commonly 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 a professional.
Overworked Furnaces
Furnaces become overworked for a number of reasons, but they’re usually preventable. Dirty air filters and blocked or closed vents are often the culprit—and those problems can be easily identified and resolved during a preventive maintenance visit. If that’s not the cause of your furnace trouble, Marcos AC & Heating can help you out by doing a furnace repair.
Short Circuits
If you have a short circuit in your furnace, it will trip the breaker promptly when you turn it on. If you think you have a short circuit in your furnace, call Marcos AC & Heating right away for a furnace repair. Short circuits can be very dangerous, initiating 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 Marcos AC & Heating expert can find and tighten any loose connections and make sure your furnace is operating safely.
If you noticed that the circuit breaker is tripping, give Marcos AC & Heating a call at 713-469-3357 immediately. It’s important to keep your Houston home and family safe and warm.