My Payne Heater Doesn’t Turn On - How to Repair?

When fall comes, the most romantic time of the year begins. but you won’t enjoy the season unless your heater works properly. Whether you're using a heat pump or a gas furnace, broken equipment means it's time to pull out the space heaters, put on thick jackets, and endure a whole lot of discomfort. At least until your HVAC guy shows up. There are a number of factors which provoke breakdowns. Let’s have a look at the most common issues and make sure you are able to eliminate them yourself. Lack of maintenance is probably our #1 source of service calls during the winter. It's the most likely reason your heat won't turn on. And more often than not, the problem is that your furnace is just plain dirty. A dirty blower motor can lead to equipment failure. The heat exchanger won't work unless enough cool air moves across it to keep it from overheating. When the motor is dirty, the heat exchanger isn't exposed to enough moving air. Basically, it'll go kaput. Dirty air filters restrict airflow and can amplify existing problems with improper duct sizing. You need to change your filters every 90 days or so. If you've got a dirty flame sensor, your system won't be able to light the burners. The flame sensor won't "sense" the flame, so it will cut off as soon as it turns on. The less often you clean the system, the more likely you are to cover your flame sensor in a thick layer of gunk. Dirty burners can make it hard for your furnace to operate properly. It might still work, just not very well. Still not sure which part is broken? We can offer you custom troubleshooting help if you contact our customer support and arrange an appointment at a convenient time.