From the hallway, a furnace that will not heat looks the same no matter what broke. Inside the cabinet, though, everything happens in a strict order: inducer on, pressure switch closed, igniter glowing, gas valve open, burners lit, flame proven, and finally the blower sending heat through the house. Most of the diagnosis comes down to finding the broken link. In Twin Falls homes, it tends to be the same handful of culprits: a flame sensor coated in oxide, a hot surface igniter cracked by thermal cycling, a pressure switch held open by a tired inducer or a plugged condensate trap, or a control board with a burned relay.
For air conditioning breakdowns, see AC Repair.
Warning Signs for Furnace Repair
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. These are the signals our technicians see most often:
- Flames that start, last a few seconds, and go out again and again
- Rust streaks, soot, or water around the cabinet or flue
- A fan that keeps running while the registers blow cool air
- Frequent on-off cycling that never reaches the thermostat setting
- A flame that burns soft and yellow rather than steady blue
- The igniter glows and clicks, yet no flame ever appears
- Squeals, scrapes, or grinding noises behind the blower door
- Loud booms at startup caused by delayed ignition
Early Action Saves Money
What seems like a minor issue today can take out a compressor or heat exchanger tomorrow. If you notice any of these signs, call (208) 208-1936 for a prompt inspection.
