Heating and Air Conditioning

Is My Furnace Causing A Circuit Break?

 Gas furnaces are a major appliance now found in many homes: it plays a major role when one needs to keep the house warm in dire temperatures. Unlike wall heaters, which need a pilot ignition, furnaces work with natural gas combustion; however, most of its major components still distribute electrical power (for higher efficiency). This being said, why would a furnace trigger the circuit breaker? Here are a few reasons:

  • The filters – Usually when the filters have not been cleaned or changed out within a 6 month period, dust starts to accumulate and  prevents air to flow evenly, making the blower work twice as hard to distribute the heat. In result of an over worked blower, the electronic components use twice as much power, resulting in a tripped circuit breaker. One can prevent this from happening by checking and changes the filter at least once to twice a year.
  • Blocked/Closed off air vents – Air vents help in the air distribution throughout the house. Any blockage of the air vent, or closed off air vents, will have the unit accumulating more heat; hence, triggering the safety switch or the circuit breaker. You can prevent this by making sure all vents are not obscured and are open or slightly open to prevent built up heat.
  • Circuit Breaker Box – Finally if all basic furnace components have been checked and nothing seems out of the ordinary, it is recommended to have your circuit breaker box checked by an electrician to prevent any kind of shortages (DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF). We recommend you seek a professional electrician to seek the problem.

Furthermore, the furnace tripping the circuit breaker is common. Best way to make sure that all components and possible problems have been checked is by calling your local HVAC professional technician and making sure they do a full diagnostic of your unit. If you have any further questions, or would like to schedule an appointment for one of our professional service tech to come out, please feel free to give us a call to (818)962-3404 or sending us an email to service@goairinc.com

What is a Mini Split?

A mini split, also known as a ductless unit, is exactly what the name entails; it is the small version of a central AC/Heating unit without the air ducts that a large system requires. Unlike the split system (central air which requires a furnace, a condenser and coil) the mini split heat pump condenser (which produces heat and cool air) and an air handler(s) (the indoor unit that distributes the air throughout the room and/or house). The mini split is perfectly design to control temperature in individual rooms and controlled by a remote or through a phone app, if you have chosen the WIFI feature.   

How Can a Mini Split be convenient for me?

The ductless/ mini split system is convenient for homes which only want to cool/heat a certain area of the house, do not have the space for ducts running through the house, or just want a simple, hassle free and economical AC/Heating unit in the home. Aside from comfort, going the ductless way will also benefit your wallet. According to Energy Star rated systems, the “ENERGY STAR certified ductless mini-split heat pumps use 60% less energy than standard home electric resistance-based heating systems” and is “Cutting cooling costs by 30% compared to conventional room air conditioners. ENERGY STAR certified ductless min-split heat pumps use more sophisticated compressors and fans that can adjust speeds to save energy.” 

The mini split system is one of many options you can choose to provide comfort for you and your family. Schedule your free estimate today to see how Go-Air heating and air conditioning can help you reach your home temperature comfort goals.

Why Choose a Mini Split ductless ?

It is sometimes difficult to decide, or even know, what can be the perfect climate control system in your home. How do you establish the size of the unit needed? When it comes to a mini split, the answers are much simpler. One main point to focus on is the square footage of the room that you are trying to cool/heat. Because being informed is the best way to approach this dilemma, the following chart will help you get an idea of what size you will need:

Room Size (in Square Ft.) Size of Mini Split (in BTU’s)

300 sq. ft 6,000 BTU 

500 sq. ft 9,000 BTU

650 sq. ft. 12,000 BTU 

800 sq. ft 15,000 BTU 

1,000 sq. ft. 18,000 BTU 

1,300 sq. ft 24,000 BTU 

1,650 sq. ft 30,000 BTU 

2,000 sq. ft 36,000 BTU

2,300 sq. ft 42,000 BTU 

2,650 sq. ft 48,000 BTU 

3,100 sq. ft 56,000 BTU 

The mini split is also very convenient when it comes to room temperature control; each room in the house can have an air handler controlled by a remote to have your own personalized comfort. Its multi-zone unit is suitable if you are trying to cool more than one room (multi zone consist of one outside condenser connecting to 2 or more indoor units). Furthermore, you can also choose to upgrade to the WIFI feature, which allows you to control the AC/Heating system through an app on your phone. So whether you are away or at home, you have the power to control your temperature comfort through a click of a button. 

For more information, or if you have questions, feel free to give us a call to 1-800-600-0222 or email us at service@goairinc.com