Electric Heating Systems

Problems with modern heating systems are rare, but when they occur, you want to fix them quickly, before your household's population freezes in place. You can usually troubleshoot and correct the most common ones yourself; contact a professional for other problems. Always consult the manuals for your heating system and thermostat when you're making repairs yourself.

How To :
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            If there isn't any heat coming out, set the thermostat switch to the heat setting or to the desired temperature for electric heat.

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            Repair and replace a defective thermostat or faulty connections. Relight the pilot light and press the reset button on the heating unit.

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            Turn on the furnace or boiler power switch or check the fuse. In a low-voltage system, test the transformer and its wiring connections.

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            Increase the amount of time the furnace is turned on to reduce excessive cycling by turning the anticipator lever counterclockwise. Decrease time to reduce the temperature swings by turning lever clockwise.

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            Test the thermometer with another thermometer to make sure it isn't out of calibration. Re-calibrate any inaccuracies according to manufacturer instructions. If the thermometer is correct, re-calibrate the thermostat.