Having an appliance tripping your circuit breaker is never a good thing, but having your furnace cause complications through the coldest Oxford days is pretty high on Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, you may need a furnace repair. Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc can help you identify 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 qualified technician.
Overworked Furnaces
There are several reasons why furnaces can be overworked, but they’re generally preventable. Dirty air filters and blocked or closed vents are often responsible—and those problems can be easily identified and remedied during a preventive maintenance visit. If that isn’t the reason for your furnace trouble, Franklin's 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 promptly when you turn it on. If you think you have a short circuit in your furnace, call Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc 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 trigger your furnace to overheat and trip your circuit. Your Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc professional 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 Franklin's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc a call at 662-281-1231 immediately. It’s important to keep your Oxford home and family safe and warm.