{"id":687,"date":"2018-11-19T11:00:41","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T16:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/?p=687"},"modified":"2018-11-19T08:32:44","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T13:32:44","slug":"furnace-short-cycle-reasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/heating-service\/furnace-short-cycle-reasons\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons a Furnace Will Short-Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/What-steps-can-you-take-to-boost-your-heating-systems-efficiency-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Man looking cold in front of thermostat\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/What-steps-can-you-take-to-boost-your-heating-systems-efficiency-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/What-steps-can-you-take-to-boost-your-heating-systems-efficiency-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.schoenwaldercorp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/What-steps-can-you-take-to-boost-your-heating-systems-efficiency.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>No matter what time of the year it is, there is one thing that you deserve\u2014to be comfortable in your own home. You aren\u2019t going to get that, however, if your HVAC systems aren\u2019t functioning the way they should. There is a lot that can go wrong with any mechanical system or large piece of equipment. Your furnace is no exception. Remember, just because it seems to be running fine, doesn\u2019t mean that\u2019s actually the case.<\/p>\n<p>Spotting the signs of problems with your furnace isn\u2019t always easy. A heater that won\u2019t start is certainly a clear sign that it needs repair\u2014or replacement even if it\u2019s an aging system\u2014you\u2019ll definitely want to call the pros for <a href=\"\/service-areas\/chatham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">furnace repair in Chatham, NJ<\/a> if this happens. But you should also recognize a more subtle sign, and know that it\u2019s bad for your furnace\u2014short-cycling.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What Causes Short-Cycling?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a few reasons your heating system might short-cycle. One reason, if this happened the minute you had that furnace installed, is that the furnace wasn\u2019t properly sized for your home to begin with. This is why it\u2019s important to work with seasoned professionals for your furnace installation!<\/p>\n<p>Other possibilities aren\u2019t as drastic, but they could turn into bigger emergencies if not address right away. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A Dirty Air Filter: <\/strong>Fortunately, this is a \u201cproblem\u201d you can handle on your own. If the filter in a forced-air heating system is too clogged up with dust and debris, it can create so much airflow resistance that the system overheats and shuts down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faulty Capacitor:<\/strong> What if you don\u2019t have a furnace heating your home but rather a heat pump? Heat pumps (and central air conditioners) have start and run capacitors, which ignite or maintain a charge. If the run capacitor is faulty, then the heat pump won\u2019t be able to continue running as it should.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerant Leak:<\/strong> Again, this is a heat pump and air conditioner problem. If there isn\u2019t an appropriate level of refrigerant in the system due to leaks, then serious damages can develop. Short-cycling might be an early warning sign of such problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u201cIs Short Cycling Really That Bad for My Heater?\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Well, yes. Short-cycling\u2014or rather the frequent starting up and shutting down of your heater\u2014leads to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>System Inefficiency: <\/strong>It takes more power to start a system up than it does to keep that heating system running once it\u2019s going. So a short-cycling furnace or HVAC system will never function as efficiently as it would have without the short-cycling problem, which means more money out of your pocket.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Faster Aging:<\/strong> When a heating system starts and stops so frequently, it accumulates a decent amount of wear and tear (more than it otherwise would have). This means there is an increased chance of operational problems and potentially serious damages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Max Sr &amp; Paul Schoenwalder Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, A Corp. was established over a century ago. We have a long-standing reputation in the community and look forward to providing you with exceptional heating services. <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact us<\/a><strong> today! <\/strong><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a few reasons your heating system might short-cycle.  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