That is at least until it stops working altogether.
Attic furnace not working.
Attic fan not turning on.
If you don t have a crawl space or a basement then it can be a challenge to place a furnace on the ground floor of the structure.
With an attic installation out of sight out of mind can become a reality in which you seldom even remember to swap out the air filters on your units.
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If your air conditioner is not working and the furnace or air handler is located in your attic you will need to inspect the drain pain located directly underneath the evaporator coil in your air conditioning system.
Furnace not working oil burner.
In fact if you get far enough north you run the risk of all sorts of secondary problems like frozen water lines and condensation problems not to mention it s just plain cold.
If you re thinking of doing this we recommend you give our technicians a call.
They can give you advice about whether this is a good step or not since the situation is different for every home.
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If your oil burner doesn t work at all check to see if it is receiving electrical power if the thermostat is broken or turned off or if a flame sensor in the burner or heat sensor in the stack has signaled the unit to.
You might not receive the same air movement benefits if the unit is in a garage either.
Your attic fan may not be turning on because of an electrical problem like a tripped circuit breaker a blown fuse or a bad connection.
First of all if the oil burner goes on and off too much clean or replace the filter.
A furnace can be relocated from the closet into the attic.
In addition to a clogged filter a furnace may not produce enough heat if it s the wrong size for the space.
See those copper lines going into your hvac system.
If the attic fan isn t turning on it could be an electrical issue a problem with the thermostat or the motor of the fan that s not working.
A furnace that doesn t perform its main task may have problems with the thermostat setting power gas or the pilot light.
Attached to those copper lines is your evaporator coil.
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If you don t see your hvac equipment on a regular basis or hear it for that matter it becomes much more difficult to know when it isn t operating correctly.
And what the heck is it.
A furnace in the attic is a design that works for all homes.
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A malfunctioning furnace might not be a big deal in california but when you start moving up north it can be downright dangerous when your furnace won t turn on.
The furnace doesn t heat enough.