An ice storm can leave you with more than just a power outage. When the lights come back on, you might find your furnace blowing cold air. A common culprit? A furnace gas valve that won't open. This is a frequent furnace problem after a power surge, often caused by ice storm power fluctuations that damage sensitive components.
Before you call for service, check these basics: ensure your thermostat is set to "heat," confirm the furnace's power switch is on, and verify that the furnace pressure switch is not stuck due to a blocked condensate line—a common frozen HVAC line issue.
If these are fine, the problem likely lies with the gas valve itself or its control board. A faulty furnace gas valve may not receive the signal to open due to a blown furnace control board fuse or a tripped furnace safety lockout mode.
Quick Tip: Listen for a clicking sound near the valve when the thermostat calls for heat. No click often points to an electrical issue upstream.
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