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May 16, 2023 · Resetting a furnace is a simple and straightforward way to fix simple problems with your heating. It involves turning the power to your furnace off, checking the basic elements of the furnace, and waiting a little bit before turning the power back on.
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Dec 20, 2018 · First, change out your furnace filter. Many error codes are simply because the homeowner never changed the filter. Check the manual to see if there’s a filter timer reset button. If the shutdowns still happen then the next time the furnace shuts down, keep the power on to the furnace so that you can read the error code.
Dec 12, 2021 · If the furnace doesn't have a power switch you can turn off, turn off the circuit breaker controlling the furnace, open the blower housing and locate the reset button on the side of the blower motor. Press it in until it clicks and then restore power to the furnace by turning the breaker back on.
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If your furnace does not have a power switch, then directly turn off the circuit breaker connected to the furnace. Open the blower housing and find the reset button. Press the reset button and hold it until it clicks. Turn the breaker on to get the furnace running.
- Start With the Thermostat. In many cases, your heat pump or furnace isn’t receiving messages from the thermostat. A programmable or smart thermostat may need to be reset.
- Use the Furnace’s Power Switch. Locate the power switch on your furnace. Most furnaces have the switch on the exterior of the metal cabinet that contains the blower unit.
- Flip the Furnace’s Reset Button. Newer furnaces have a reset button. They are usually yellow or red in color. The placement of the reset button varies by make and model, but they’re usually located within the blower unit.
- Press the Heat Pump’s Reset Button or Power Switch. Use the heat pump owner’s manual or manufacturer’s website to determine if your heat pump has a reset button.
Mar 24, 2023 · If you have a furnace without a toggle switch, find the circuit breaker that feeds power to your furnace and turn that off instead. After turning your furnace’s power off, check the diagnostic light again.
To reset a furnace, locate the furnace's reset switch or circuit breaker and turn it off for a couple of minutes. Then, switch it back on. Refer to your furnace's manual or consult an HVAC professional for specific instructions on how to reset your particular furnace model.
