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When it comes to keeping your home warm during the winter, you probably need to rely on your furnace. A well-working furnace can keep you and your family safe from the cold, but a malfunctioning furnace can be an even greater danger. There are several safety features built into your furnace so you can stay protected from breakdowns and malfunctions.
What Safety Features Are Built Into Your Furnace
Your furnace has several features to keep you safe and prevent accidents in case of a malfunction.
- Thermocouple
- Limit switch
- Mercury flame sensor
- Pressure switch
The thermocouple checks to make sure the pilot light on your furnace is working properly. The thermocouple is usually found in older furnaces. Newer furnaces may have electronic ignitions and use a mercury flame sensor instead of a thermocouple. The air pressure switch shuts the furnace down if it senses negative pressure created by the draft inducer motor. This protects your home from dangerous backdrafting, which is when exhaust fumes enter the system.
While not built into your furnace, carbon monoxide detectors are a critical safety measure. Carbon monoxide should ventilate out of your system and home, but if there is a leak, the detector can alert you, so you should ensure these are always working.
Call Bryant’s Heating and Cooling Today
For all your professional heating and cooling needs, Bryant’s Heating and Cooling, located in Fort Payne, Alabama, is here to help. We have been serving our customers for over 40 years and pride ourselves in professional, quality work with family-friendly service. Our team is ready to help you with your AC and heating repair, installation, and maintenance, and we install Wi-Fi thermostats. We also provide duct cleaning and indoor air quality services.
Call Bryant’s Heating and Cooling today to schedule an appointment with a member of our professional team
