Hello,
This is probably a dumb question...
If I don't have my heater on at the moment should I shut the furnace switch of from the basment or just leave it on at all times?
Thank you
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| Author: | Ecuador [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:06 am ] |
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Hello, This is probably a dumb question...
If I don't have my heater on at the moment should I shut the furnace switch of from the basment or just leave it on at all times? Thank you |
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| Author: | HaltonPeelHomeInspection [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:14 am ] |
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Hi Ecuador Leave the switch in the basement on. You should only need to use that when you want to shut everything down so that you can easily change your furnace filter. Control your furnace and A/C from your thermostat switches at all other times. John Allingham, Professional Engineer Owner & Certified Home Inspector Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416) 254-5869 www.peelhomeinspection.com |
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| Author: | Ecuador [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Furnace... Dumb question? |
Thank you 
I never shut of the switch to off when I change the filter? Is this bad? |
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| Author: | HaltonPeelHomeInspection [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:29 am ] |
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Don't worry about it. On some furnaces it's hard to do with the furnace on. John Allingham, Professional Engineer Owner & Certified Home Inspector Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416) 254-5869 www.peelhomeinspection.com |
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| Author: | Ecuador [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Furnace... Dumb question? |
Thank you
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| Author: | Halton Home Inspector [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:16 pm ] |
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What ???? I'm sorry to butt in, but there is no need at all to shut off the main power switch to any furnace when changing the filter. You allways do that at the thermostat. The main shut-off in the basement is only in case of an emergency or if the system needs service. Otherwise, it should always be left ON. Andy Shaw - 905 876 4761 http://www.haltoninspections.com |
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| Author: | Ecuador [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Furnace... Dumb question? |
Thank you
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| Author: | HaltonPeelHomeInspection [ Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:12 pm ] |
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Halton Home Inspector wrote: What ???? I'm sorry to butt in, but there is no need at all to shut off the main power switch to any furnace when changing the filter. You allways do that at the thermostat. The main shut-off in the basement is only in case of an emergency or if the system needs service. Otherwise, it should always be left ON. Andy Shaw - 905 876 4761 http://www.haltoninspections.com Of course either way will work Andy. I use the switch in the basement simply because that's where I usually am when I notice the spare filters and remember it's time to change it. 
John Allingham, Professional Engineer Owner & Certified Home Inspector Halton-Peel Home Inspection (416) 254-5869 www.peelhomeinspection.com |
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