Stop Heating Breakdowns: Replace Your Furnace or Switch Early
Most Boise, ID, residents don’t give much thought to their home’s furnace unless there is a problem, let alone their furnace pressure switch. If this sounds like you, there is a good chance you are not alone. But this humble machine keeps your home warm and comfortable during those cold Boise winters and learning more about it can keep your system in good condition. At Express Plumbing, Heating and Air, we take pride in helping our customers understand their HVAC, from individual components to complete systems. Read on to learn more about furnace pressure switch replacement, and whether it’s time for an entirely new furnace. Let’s take a look. Understanding Your Furnace’s Pressure Switch and Its Role in Heating Before we can get into the details of pressure switch furnace troubleshooting, let’s learn more about how a pressure switch works in a furnace. What is a furnace pressure switch? Your furnace’s pressure switch is a safety component. You can find it near the furnace motor. The switch’s purpose is to sense negative pressure created by your draft inducer motor. If it detects negative pressure, the switch will shut down the furnace, preventing hazardous exhaust fumes from feeding back into the