Chicago Furnace Service

Hello, Winter time is here again and chances are some of you will be needing a furnace service in Chicago to repair your furnace and get the heat going again. Since this always happens unexpectedly,  I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss our Chicago furnace service, some common furnace service issues that we run accross here in the Chicago area and talk about the furnace parts that we typically replace. Hopefully, this will give you a better understanding of how a furnace works so when something does happen to your furnace, you can decide whether you need a furnace service or that it’s just time to get a new furnace.

Usually furnace problems occur in the ignition system. The most common 3 parts that fail on a furnace would be your furnaces inducer motor, hot surface ignitor (or spark ignitor) or your furnaces flame sensor. The least expensive part on your furnace to repair is the flame sensor. A furnaces flame sensor is kind of like a thermocouple on older model furnaces. The furnaces flame sensor tells the gas valve that it has a pilot flame and that it’s ok to let the gas valve open on the call for heat so it can heat your home. When these go bad your furnace will either work intermittently or not at all and needs to be replaces.

The most expensive furnace service call would be your furnaces inducer motor. The inducer is a little pricey but is required for your furnace to work properly and safely. A spark ignitor on your furnace is a middle of the road repair and is required for proper service from your furnace. I know this was a little short but if you have a service question about your furnace or need furnace service in Chicago call the experts in Chicago furnace service today at (773) 330-3689.