Why is Your Furnace Tripping Your Circuit Breaker?

It’s never a good thing to have an appliance trip your circuit breaker, but having your furnace cause problems during the coldest Abilene days is pretty high on Abilene Air-Tech Inc’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, it could mean you need a furnace repair. Abilene Air-Tech Inc can help you find out what the exact problem is, but here are examples of reasons we typically see: overworked furnaces, short circuits and wiring problems. Regardless what is going on with your furnace, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you need to call in an expert.

Overworked Furnaces

There are a variety of explanations as to why your furnace becomes overworked, but they’re usually 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, Abilene Air-Tech Inc can help you out by performing 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 suspect you have a short circuit in your furnace, call Abilene Air-Tech Inc right away for a furnace repair. Short circuits can be very risky, 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. It doesn’t matter how they got that way, loose wires can force your furnace to overheat and trip your circuit. Your Abilene Air-Tech Inc expert can find and tighten any loose connections and keep your furnace operating safely.

If your circuit breaker is tripping, give Abilene Air-Tech Inc a call at (325) 692-5850 immediately. We’re happy to help keep your Abilene home and family safe and warm.