Team - Fall 2022

Once you have finished your basic
inspection, you should turn on the furnace
and check the burner flame. A
blue, steady flame is a sign of good furnace
health. If the flame is yellow,
orange, or flickers, that means there is
poor combustion, which needs to be
fixed. With the furnace on, you should
check the vents throughout the house
to make sure warm air is flowing
through them. You should also check
the cold air return that feeds air back
into the furnace.
If you don’t feel any airflow through a
vent, that can be a sign of a blockage in
the pipes. With the inspection finished,
you should turn the thermostat down
and let your furnace cool. While it is
cooling, clean the area around the furnace
to make sure there is nothing
flammable. For maximum safety for the
next step, you should also turn off the
circuit breaker that powers the furnace.