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If your furnace has stopped heating your home, this is likely difficult especially if you live in a very cold region. Fortunately, there is emergency heating repair services that can get your heat back up and running again for you. To get started, below are three possible reasons why your heat is possibly working so you will know what to expect.

Turning Off and On

If you notice that your furnace is turning on and then immediately turning off this is known as short cycling. If your furnace is short cycling this can damage the furnace. In many cases this is something easy to fix as you may have a dirty air filter that needs cleaning or replacement. If the air filter is clean, there is possibly something wrong with the thermostat that will need inspection by a professional. The thermostat either needs a repair or replacement with a new one if it is old.

Burning Smell

If your furnace has a burning smell you need to turn it off immediately and unplug it. This could be caused by a dirty air filter or dust built up inside the furnace. Change the air filter and clean out any dust that you may see and turn the furnace back on. If you continue to smell the burn smell, then there is something wrong with an electrical component and will need a repair. Turn the furnace off and do not turn it back on until emergency heating repair comes to your home.

Problems with Pilot Light

Check the pilot light on your furnace to make sure it is lit. If it is not, light the pilot light to see if it stays lit. If it does not you need to make sure the gas valve it turned on. If the valve is turned off turn it on and then try to light the pilot light again. Refer to your furnace user's manual to determine the location of the gas valve if you do not know.

If your pilot light still does not work, you need to have a professional come to your home to fix your furnace. The contractor may find that there is a problem with the thermocouple or the pilot tube and will need a repair or replacement. 

The emergency heating repair service can give you much more information about this. Learn more and find a heating repair service in your area today.