Few things are as frustrating as a furnace that refuses to turn on when it’s extremely cold outside. If your gas furnace won’t ignite for a heating cycle, you need to call our team for furnace repair in Bergen County, NJ. Aside from the discomfort of not having heat, there may be something seriously wrong with the heating system.
Allowing your heater to continue struggling to turn on for a heating cycle could add additional strain to other components. Keep reading to learn some of the top reasons your furnace struggles turning on so you’ll understand what’s happening inside of your system.
What are common reasons a furnace won’t ignite and may need repair?
- Faulty ignitor or pilot light failure
- Thermostat not signaling the furnace to start
- Tripped circuit breaker or power issue
- Closed gas valve or disrupted gas supply
- Dirty or malfunctioning flame sensor
- Clogged air filter restricting airflow

