When to call a Ruud commercial furnace repair professional?
You are able to troubleshoot a variety of problems on your own, but if you are having particular problems with your Ruud unit, you need to contact a qualified Ruud commercial furnace repair professional for assistance.
If, after going through the troubleshooting steps you took, your furnace is still not providing any heat, is leaking or dripping, or is making unusual noises (gurgling, banging, whistling, etc.), there may be some broken internal components within your unit. In this scenario, you will need to get in touch with a qualified service professional to do maintenance on your Ruud furnace.
In addition, if you find that your Ruud furnace is turning itself off and on again, you should consider getting in touch with a repair professional. This could be an indication that something within your furnace is not circulating as it should, which could cause the sensors to become activated.
All Ruud furnaces are protected by the same comprehensive warranty, in addition to any warranty that may have been offered by the person or company that installed your unit. This includes: A limited lifetime warranty on the heat exchanger by Ruud, which states that the company will replace the complete unit free of charge if the heat exchanger fails within the first ten years of ownership. And all operable internal components are covered under a limited 10-year guarantee. For any repairs, under warranty or not, call Air In Motion’s Ruud commercial furnace repair professional to get it done right.
Why does my Ruud furnace keep shutting off?
This is a relatively typical issue that, if not identified and fixed right away, might lead to greater utility costs and expensive Ruud furnace repairs from your Ruud commercial furnace repair professional. If it is left for too long, a replacement furnace may even be necessary.
Furnace short cycling is when your furnace turns on and off quickly. There are a few common reasons this happens:
- Low airflow
Low airflow may be the cause of your furnace’s recurrent shutdowns. Low airflow is a direct result of a number of problems.
Unclean air filters: If you don’t replace your air filters frequently enough, they’ll accumulate dirt and debris, retaining heat and eventually overheating the heat exchanger. You must change your air filters every 90 days. Change your filters every 60 days, or more frequently if you or your employees’ allergies are severe.
Dirty Blower Wheel: A dirty blower wheel may be the cause of your furnace turning on and off too frequently. If the blower wheel’s air-pushing blades are covered in dirt, they won’t function as well and may even stop functioning altogether. By changing your air filters frequently, you can avoid dirt amassing on your blower wheel. If you don’t, the cost of fixing it can end up being high.
Closed or Blocked Air Supply Vents. Check your air vents to see if any are closed or otherwise blocked if your furnace keeps turning off. Even in the areas you don’t use, you should leave all of your vents open. Your heat exchanger won’t be able to transmit enough heat if it doesn’t receive enough air. As the heat increases, your furnace may eventually short cycle as a result.
- Faulty thermostat
Your entire heating system is managed by your thermostat. As a result, if your furnace frequently turns on and off too quickly, it may indicate that your thermostat may be damaged or faulty. Your thermostat may not be functioning properly for a number of reasons. The thermostat’s position might be the problem, the wiring might need to be updated, or it might be time for new batteries.
The temperature reading will be skewed if your thermostat is situated near a heat source, such as direct sunlight or a heat register, which will cause the thermostat to cycle on and off erratically. You must hire a professional to either replace any outdated wiring or move your thermostat to a more suitable location, unless all that is required are new batteries.
- Flame sensor
A damaged or dirty flame sensor may be the cause of your furnace’s too frequent shutoffs. When the gas valve is open, a flame sensor alerts your system that a flame is there. The sensor will close the gas valve if there isn’t a flame to prevent gas from entering your building. The flame won’t register if the flame sensor is unclean or damaged, which will shut off the gas valve and cause your system to shut down. To examine this, especially if your furnace is cycling on and off too quickly, you should call Air In Motion’s Ruud commercial furnace repair professional.