It’s not a good thing when one your appliances is tripping your circuit breaker, but having your furnace cause problems during the coldest Moline days is pretty high on J.L. Brady Company LLC’s list of “Bad Things.” If your furnace is tripping your circuit breaker, you may need a furnace repair. J.L. Brady Company LLC can help you determine what the exact problem is, but here are some reasons we commonly see: overworked furnaces, short circuits and wiring problems. No matter what is going on with your furnace, if your circuit breaker is tripping, you need to call in a qualified technician.
Overworked Furnaces
There are several reasons why furnaces can be overworked, but they’re generally preventable. Dirty air filters and blocked or closed vents are often to blame—and those problems can be easily identified and remedied during a preventive maintenance visit. If that’s not the cause of your furnace trouble, J.L. Brady Company LLC can help you out by doing a furnace repair.
Short Circuits
If you have a short circuit in your furnace, it will trip the breaker promptly when you turn it on. If you believe you have a short circuit in your furnace, call J.L. Brady Company LLC right away for a furnace repair. Short circuits can be very hazardous, 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. Regardless of how they got that way, loose wires can cause your furnace to overheat and trip your circuit. Your J.L. Brady Company LLC technician can find and tighten any loose connections and keep your furnace operating safely.
When your circuit breaker is tripping, give J.L. Brady Company LLC a call at 309-517-7511 immediately. We’re happy to help keep your Moline home and family safe and warm.