If by “furnace repair” you mean taking out a tool kit, opening the furnace cabinet, or anything even close to either, then the answer is a straight no. Furnace repairs, whether for a gas-powered or electric-powered unit, must be left to licensed professionals.
What minor furnace repairs can a homeowner safely handle?
- Replace a clogged air filter
- Reset a tripped circuit breaker in the furnace’s electrical panel
- Check and adjust thermostat settings
- Ensure supply vents are open and unobstructed
- Relight a pilot light (in older furnaces), if it goes out
If the repairs you’re thinking of are more like “troubleshooting” — basic checks to make sure a simple explanation isn’t lurking behind your heating troubles — then there are steps you can take with a malfunctioning furnace. But please know the difference between troubleshooting checks and a DIY repair. See how gas vs. electric furnaces differ when it comes to performance and safety.
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