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Your heating unit won't blow warm air without a "lit" pilot burner. While it is a tiny flame, the pilot burner ignites the gas from the burner to generate warm air.

If you determine your heating system's pilot light isn't lit, your next move should be careful. If you are experienced and know how to relight a pilot, good for you. Problem solved. If you're not experienced in working with home heating systems, get help. Gas explosions can really ruin your day.

You can do some things even if you're a novice at troubleshooting heating systems. Start with a smell test. If you smell gas, do not try to relight the pilot fire. Call your local Shelton heating professional.

2. Heater Does Not Blow Warm Air

Again, this might be an issue with the pilot burner. In addition, you may have a blocked filter or a wrong thermostat setting. Do you know how to tell which issue you have? 1-800 Plumber knows and can help if you call us.

Ensure your thermostat is set to "heat" and the temperature is high enough to activate the heating system. Check the air filter. You will want to change it if the filter is old or dirty.

If those steps do not get warm air flowing when your heating system comes on, it's time to call a home heating professional like 1-800 Plumber in Shelton.

3. Blower is not Functional

You may have an issue if you listen closely to your furnace when it should be running and do not hear air blowing through the vents. Do the following test to troubleshoot

• Check the breaker to ensure the heater has power

• Readjust the thermostat temperature level

• Your thermostat fan should be set

If the fan setup does not trigger the blower, you may require repair work for the blower motor.

4. Furnace Cycles on and off

A clogged filter could be the culprit for a furnace that repeatedly cycles on and off. Replace the filter and adjust the thermostat setting to make sure the temperature is not too high. Call your Shelton heating professionals if the furnace continues to cycle off and on rapidly.

5. Temperature Is Inconsistent

Is one room colder than the others? Check the vents. A closed or blocked vent won't allow the furnace to circulate air effectively through your home. For two-story homes, poor intake design might be pulling all of your warm air upstairs leaving downstairs much colder than upstairs. This is a structural issue that can be resolved by changing where cold air is drawn back into the system.

Trust a Professional with Heater Repair Service

Our Shelton 1-800-Plumber service technicians have the experience and practical knowledge you need to get your heat back working as it should. Call us at 203-921-1560 to schedule a repair service or in an emergency. Our name is our number!