{"id":719,"date":"2023-12-11T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesabaheating.com\/blog\/?p=719"},"modified":"2023-12-12T09:28:20","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T15:28:20","slug":"dont-try-to-fix-your-furnace-by-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mesabaheating.com\/blog\/heating-service\/dont-try-to-fix-your-furnace-by-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Try to Fix Your Furnace by Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesabaheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dont-Try-to-Fix-Your-Furnace-by-Yourself.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesabaheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dont-Try-to-Fix-Your-Furnace-by-Yourself-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"smoke-around-a-smoke-detector\" class=\"wp-image-720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesabaheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dont-Try-to-Fix-Your-Furnace-by-Yourself-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mesabaheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dont-Try-to-Fix-Your-Furnace-by-Yourself-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mesabaheating.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Dont-Try-to-Fix-Your-Furnace-by-Yourself.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In Minnesota, it\u2019s more critical than almost anywhere else in the country to have your heating system work well and be reliable. When you\u2019re concerned about your furnace, you know it needs to be fixed right away. You might be tempted to try some DIY furnace repair, but that would be a dangerous plan. Here are the risks you\u2019d face trying to fix your furnace yourself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gas Furnace Hazards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to working on an appliance that burns natural gas, the most serious risks fall into two categories: risks involving the gas itself, and risks involving carbon monoxide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Gas: <\/strong>Since it cannot be seen, you may not know if you cause natural gas to leak from your furnace during DIY repairs. Because it has no odor, a strong-smelling chemical is added, but if the leak is slow, it may take quite a while for you to notice. Gas leaks can cause explosions, either while you\u2019re working on the furnace or sometime in the future. It\u2019s not worth the risk!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Carbon Monoxide: <\/strong>Accidental damage to certain components during repair, or a failure to properly repair these components if there\u2019s already something wrong with them, can cause incomplete combustion of the natural gas. When combustion isn\u2019t complete, carbon monoxide is created. It can cause many alarming symptoms (even hallucinations!) and can even be fatal.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electric Furnace Hazards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working on electrical equipment without extensive training can also cause both immediate and delayed hazards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Electrical Shock:<\/strong> This is the most sudden risk, and with large equipment like a furnace, there\u2019s enough power flowing through it that the shock could be lethal.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Fire: <\/strong>It\u2019s possible for a fire to start suddenly while an untrained homeowner is working on electrical equipment. It\u2019s also possible for improper work on wiring or electrical connections to leave the furnace at high risk of causing an electrical fire at some point in the future.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Ramifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In most jurisdictions, there are laws that specify who is allowed to work on gas lines and gas appliances. A homeowner, without the proper licensing, would be violating these regulations by attempting DIY gas furnace repair. This would make you liable for any damages, and you might even jeopardize your homeowner\u2019s insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time and Money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An experienced professional will have a quick and easy time diagnosing furnace problems and repairing them. This process could take many hours or days for someone with no training, if they were able to be successful at all. It\u2019s also likely that, after spending a great deal of money on components and tools, a homeowner will still need to call a professional to finish the job. Don\u2019t pay twice for furnace repair!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why a Professional is Best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before coming to work on your furnace, your technician has had a long professional journey. They have spent years, first in training, then shadowing a more experienced technician, and finally working under supervision, before being qualified to work alone. They know both gas and electric heating systems inside and out. They\u2019ll get the job done while keeping you, your family, and your home safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need <a href=\"\/heating\/furnaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">furnace repair in Virginia, MN<\/a>, don\u2019t take the risk of trying to do it yourself. Rely on the professionals.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact-us\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Reach out to Mesaba Heating &amp; Air Conditioning<\/strong><\/a><strong> today. Service to you is success to us!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You might be tempted to try some DIY furnace repair, but that would be a dangerous plan. 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