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Furnace Turns On and Off Too Often

If your furnace cycles off and on too frequently, the problem is likely to be with the thermostat—especially with a combustion furnace. See "Thermostats" for information on repairing this problem.

When an electric-resistance furnace or heat pump turns off and on too frequently, the problem may be that the unit is overheating because of a clogged filter or blower that is malfunctioning. Try cleaning or replacing the filter. If that doesn't do the trick, call a furnace repair technician.

 

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