Low Heat

Low Heat RUNS TOO MUCH & LOW HEAT – The gas furnace seems to run too long or the furnace kicks on too often. May be the result of a periodic safety shutdown that causes the furnace to stop burning during a heating cycle. This is often accompanied by a higher-than-normal gas bill and inadequate heating […]
No Heat

No Heat FURNACE DOESN’T HEAT – The gas furnace fails to provide any heat for the space. POSSIBLE PROBLEM & DESCRIPTION Thermostat Set Incorrectly Many “no heat” calls, especially early in the heating season are the result of thermostats that are not set correctly. Make sure the thermostat system setting is set for either “Heat” or […]
FAQs

General Questions Q. How long should my gas furnace last? A. A gas furnace will typically last 20-25 years. Q. Can my gas furnace work if the power goes out? A. No. Even though your furnace uses gas to heat, all of the other components (motors, control boards, etc.) require power. Filter Questions Q. How […]
Kicking A Breaker

Kicking A Breaker KICKING A BREAKER – The breaker serving power to either the outdoor or indoor unit trips. This can be the sign of a serious problem with the air conditioning system. The breaker is there to prevent excess electrical loads from causing damage to equipment or wiring. POSSIBLE PROBLEM & DESCRIPTION Power Surge or […]
Freezing-up

Freezing-up FREEZING-UP– a condition where the indoor coil and sometimes the connecting lines, become covered with ice. This is generally accompanied by a loss of airflow from the registers. There are two basic reasons for an air conditioner to “Freeze-Up”: Low refrigerant – When an air conditioning system has a leak and loses some of its […]
Thermostat Flashing

Thermostat Flashing THERMOSTAT FLASHING – Some York heat pumps and air conditioners utilize a computerized equipment monitoring system which will flash a “diagnostic” light at the thermostat to indicate a problem or system malfunction. Most alarms and alerts require a qualified service technician to diagnose. However, there are some problem you may be able to resolve […]
Low Cool

Low Cool LOW COOL & RUNS TOO MUCH – Low cooling is commonly caused by a functioning system that has some type of abnormality that is keeping it from producing its full amount of cooling. There are several factors that should be taken into consideration. View Air Conditioning Performance Test PDF POSSIBLE PROBLEM & DESCRIPTION Dirty […]
No Cool

No Cool NO COOL – “No cooling” is the most common call we receive in the summer simply because there are so many issues that will cause an air conditioner to quit cooling. Therefore, there are several factors you should take into consideration to help determine the cause. View Air Conditioning Performance Test PDF POSSIBLE PROBLEM […]
Thermostat “Error 40”

Thermostat “Error 40” THERMOSTAT FLASHING – Some York heat pumps and air conditioners utilize a computerized equipment monitoring system which will display an “Error 40” at the thermostat to indicate a problem or system malfunction. Most alarms and alerts require a qualified service technician to diagnose. However, there are some problems you may be able to […]