Specifications

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If the furnace will not turn on, here are the basic test steps to take before calling for service:
1) Read the instruction manual for you unit.
2) Set the thermostat above room temperature.
3) Check to see that the thermostat selector is on “Heat”.
4) See if any circuit breakers are tripped to “off”. If they are, try switching them several times.
5) Examine the filters to verify that they aren’t clogged.
6) Look over the bottom cover on the furnace. It holds in a button similar to the button on a
clothes dryer. The furnace fan will not operate if the button is not held in and make sure the
cover is firmly in place.
7) Determine whether the pilot light is burning. If the pilot is out, follow instructions ignition. If the
ignition is not working properly, you’ll need to call your heating contractor.
8) Be certain that the fuel line to the burner is open by turning the gas valve to “On”. This is the
last step in lighting the pilot and is frequently overlooked.
9) If the furnace was recently turned off there is normally a five minute “reset” period that one
must wait for before the unit will turn on again.
If you go through this list with no success, call your heating contractor. However, if he makes a
service call to repair one of the items there will be a service charge. Charges will also apply if you are
past your one year warranty.
Have a trial run every fall to test the furnace. If service is needed, it is much less inconvenient to
discover it before the heating season gets underway.
Heating and Energy
The energy shortages we have experienced are a matter of critical concern to the entire nation. Your
house has been insulated to the latest standards of energy conservation. To save energy and money,
keep the heat setting as low as you can. You can help keep your heating costs down by following
these guidelines:
· Set your thermostat between 68-72 degrees for heating and leave it there. Constantly
changing the thermostat wastes energy.
· Turn the thermostat down when you go away – especially for a week or more.
· Close register and doors in rooms not normally used.
· Hot air rises and cold air falls. So, in fall and winter, close some upstairs registers and open all
your downstairs registers.
· Check the filter in your heating system at least three times a year. If it’s dirty, change it. The
filter should be checked more often if there is a lot of traffic in and out of the house.
Your heating system has been sized to the heating load, to assure that your house can be heated
and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Learn everything you can about the system installed in
your home - - how it operates and functions at maximum efficiency. If, after studying the instructions
manual, you have additional questions, the heating contractor should be able to assist you.