Thermocouple Repair in Philadelphia

Making sure that your furnace is operating at its peak performance levels is important for a variety of reasons. First of all, you don’t want to end up losing your heat in the middle of a harsh Philadelphia winter. Secondly, a furnace in need of heating repairs could be dangerous if you continue to operate it without having it looked at and fixed by a professional.

Here at W.F. Smith, we will inspect your furnace, identify any problems and repair them. One of the components that we will be sure to inspect for potential damage is the thermocouple.

The Function of a Furnace Thermocouple

The thermocouple is an important component of the furnace that consists of two wires welded together and protected in a housing. The section covered in a housing can be found in the hottest part of your furnace’s pilot light, while the other end is attached to the main gas valve.

So what exactly does the thermocouple do?

Its primary function is as a sensor of sorts. It measures the heat of the pilot light – if it is hot enough, then the thermocouple turns the heat into an electric signal that tells the gas valve to open up and let gas out. So basically, as long as the thermocouple stays hot, the gas valve will remain open, thereby allowing you to burn gas.

Once the pilot light cools down or goes off completely, the thermocouple will stop sending out its electric signal, thereby causing the main gas valve to close.

Signs You Need Thermocouple Repair in Philadelphia

If there is something wrong with the thermocouple in your furnace, then you’re not going to be able to heat your home properly. It needs to be functioning in order for gas to be released since the main gas valve won’t open unless it receives an electric signal from the thermocouple.

As a homeowner in the Philadelphia area, you may need thermocouple repair (or general furnace repair in Philadelphia) if:

– You’re having trouble controlling your heat
– Your pilot light not being able to stay lit
– Your gas furnace isn’t turning on at all

W.F. Smith Thermocouple Repair Services

First of all, we can make sure that it’s the thermocouple that needs to be repaired and not any other element of your furnace.

Secondly, attempting to repair or replace your thermocouple on your own can be tricky. The gas valve and power to the furnace needs to be properly turned off for safety reasons. Accessing the thermocouple takes some effort as well, not to mention actually removing it and replacing it from the furnace gas line.

Attempting to do work like this on your own can be dangerous if you aren’t properly trained – the last thing you want to do is to damage the other parts in your furnace or install a new thermocouple improperly.

70 Years of Furnace Repairs in Philadelphia

Contact us at W.F. Smith to schedule thermocouple repair today. We can identify whether you need thermocouple repair, and we can ensure that it will be repaired or replaced properly.

We service the Greater Philadelphia area, including:

– Bucks County
– Chester County
– Philadelphia County

Overall a very pleasant experience, from sales to the actual installation. All the people we came into contact with were pleasant and seemed to really be interested in doing a good job.