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Warning signs include a yellow or flickering burner flame (it should be steady and blue), soot or rust around the furnace, excessive moisture on windows, and a persistent, stuffy feeling in the house. The most critical step is to install working CO detectors on every level of your Peoria home and schedule an annual professional inspection with us. Our technicians perform comprehensive safety checks to detect cracks in the heat exchanger and other hazards you can't see.

First, ensure your thermostat is set to 'heat' and the temperature is set higher than the current room reading. Next, check that the furnace's power switch is on and the circuit breaker hasn't tripped. If those are fine, a common local issue is a dirty flame sensor, which can fail to signal the gas valve to open. While you can sometimes clean this carefully yourself, persistent ignition failure often points to a faulty hot surface ignitor or gas valve issue, which requires a professional technician from McCabe Air Conditioning for safe and proper repair.

Preventative maintenance is key. We recommend an annual furnace tune-up in the fall. Our service includes cleaning the flame sensor and burners, checking heat exchanger integrity for carbon monoxide risks, testing the ignition system, replacing the air filter, and ensuring all safety controls function. This proactive visit from your local Peoria HVAC expert can catch small issues before they lead to a no-heat emergency or a safety hazard during our coldest months, saving you money and stress.