Heating & Cooling

Furnace Does Not Heat

Thermostat settings, batteries, a tripped breaker, or a heavily clogged filter are common causes of no heat.

Safety first

If you smell gas, leave the home immediately and call 911, then call our emergency line from a safe location.

Tools & supplies

  • Thermostat batteries
  • Clean furnace filter

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Set the thermostat to Heat and raise it a few degrees above room temperature.

  2. 2

    Replace the thermostat batteries if the screen is blank or dim.

  3. 3

    Check the breaker panel and reset a tripped furnace breaker once.

  4. 4

    Confirm the furnace filter is clean and installed facing the right direction.

  5. 5

    If there is still no heat, submit a request. If you smell gas, leave the home and call 911.

How-to video

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