{"id":2642,"date":"2019-10-25T12:44:19","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T12:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knightplumbing.ca\/why-is-my-furnace-running-all-the-time\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T04:20:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T04:20:49","slug":"why-is-my-furnace-running-all-the-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knightplumbing.ca\/?p=2642","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Furnace Running All The Time?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Heating your home is essential to surviving Calgary winters. But, what if your installed furnace<\/a> is running all the time, you have a problem. Perhaps even five problems.<\/p>\n

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  1. Your house might not be at the comfortable temperature you\u2019d like.<\/li>\n
  2. High utility bills.<\/li>\n
  3. All that action could be putting a lot of wear and tear on your heating system.<\/li>\n
  4. Poor insulation, old windows or drafty doors.<\/li>\n
  5. It is very cold outside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So, find out what\u2019s wrong and get your furnace back to normal — fast!<\/p>\n

    FURNACE TUNE-UP SPECIAL *** LIMITED TIME ONLY***<\/a><\/h4>\n

    How A Furnace Works Normally<\/h2>\n

    Normally, your furnace will cycle continually on and off. Expect 2 to 3 \u201cOn\u201d cycles hourly, lasting about 15 minutes each. Here\u2019s how to troubleshoot if it seems that your furnace is running constantly.<\/p>\n

    Homeowners Troubleshoot Furnace Problems<\/h2>\n

    1. Clogged Filter<\/h3>\n

    My neighbour Homer is a busy guy \u2026 too busy to bother with furnace maintenance tasks like changing the filter<\/a>. That is until his furnace continues to run non-stop and jacks up his fuel bills.<\/p>\n

    When Homer finds out how easily he can keep his heating system in shape by simply replacing that old dirty filter<\/a>, what\u2019s his response? An embarrassed \u201cDoh!\u201d of course.<\/p>\n

    (On a more serious note, clogged air filters can lead not just to furnace malfunction but even deadly carbon monoxide leaks<\/a> inside the home. Be warned.)<\/p>\n

    2. Incorrect Thermostat Setting<\/h3>\n

    Last January, Homer\u2019s cousin Peggy was also bothered by a furnace that seemed to run non-stop, producing extensive amounts of hot air. As a result, her house was uncomfortably warm and her fuel bills were higher than usual.<\/p>\n

    What was wrong? Turns out her young children had found a great game — playing with the thermostat settings. Now she always makes sure the thermostat is set at the correct temperature.<\/p>\n

    Of course, there are winter days when the temperature dips way, way below freezing. At those times, it\u2019s not unusual for your furnace to run extra hard to warm your home.<\/p>\n

    To check whether this is the case, lower your thermostat setting to a few degrees below the room\u2019s current temperature. If the furnace shuts down, fine. If not, something may be wrong.<\/p>\n

    3. Blower Fan Malfunction<\/h3>\n

    Your furnace blower is in charge of circulating the heated air which your furnace produces. But when your furnace is running all the time, check for a malfunction.<\/p>\n

    Best case scenario: You simply need to set the limit switch on \u201cAuto,\u201d instead of \u201cManual\u201d (which forces the blower fan to run constantly).<\/p>\n

    Otherwise, you probably have either a defective fan limit switch or faulty thermostat wiring on your hands. Fixing either of these problems is a job for an expert.<\/p>\n

    Solutions And Prevention For Furnace Problems<\/h2>\n

    1. Maintenance<\/h3>\n

    Stop problems before they start! Schedule an annual tune-up to keep your furnace clean and in good shape. Replace the filter every 90 days, or as often as once a month during the heating season.<\/p>\n

    2. DIY Fixes<\/h3>\n

    Try the simple solutions suggested above and see whether they help. But be careful: Never attempt to fix what\u2019s beyond your DIY skill set.<\/p>\n

    3. Professional Repair<\/h3>\n

    For expert furnace repair, rely on the experienced professionals at Knight Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning.<\/p>\n

    Request Your 24\/7 Quote!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Heating your home is essential to surviving Calgary winters. But, what if your installed furnace is running all the time, you have a problem. Perhaps even five problems. Your house might not be at the comfortable temperature you\u2019d like. High utility bills. All that action could be putting a lot of wear and tear on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2738,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[21],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2642","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-heating"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWhy Is My Furnace Running All The Time? | Knight Plumbing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Can\u2019t seem to turn off your furnace? 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