Having an appliance tripping your circuit breaker is never a good thing, but having your furnace cause difficulties through the coldest Northglenn days is pretty high on Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, it could mean you need a furnace repair. Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. can help you find out what the exact problem is, but here are a few reasons we usually see: overworked furnaces, short circuits and wiring problems. It doesn’t matter what is happening with your furnace, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you need to call in an expert.
Overworked Furnaces
There are several reasons why furnaces can be overworked, but they’re typically preventable. Dirty air filters and blocked or closed vents are often the culprit—and those problems can be easily identified and remedied during a preventive maintenance visit. If that isn’t the reason for your furnace trouble, Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 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 Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. right away for a furnace repair. Short circuits can be very hazardous, causing fires or other serious damages.
Wiring Problems
Faulty installation or loose connections can cause your furnace to short circuit and trip your circuit breaker. Regardless of how they got that way, loose wires can trigger your furnace to overheat and trip your circuit. Your Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. technician can find and tighten any loose connections and keep your furnace operating safely.
If your circuit breaker is tripping, give Northglenn Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. a call at 303-452-4146 immediately. It’s important to keep your Northglenn home and family safe and warm.