{"id":696,"date":"2022-02-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/?p=696"},"modified":"2025-01-03T12:49:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T17:49:06","slug":"does-your-heater-stay-on-too-long-and-make-your-house-an-oven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/heating-service\/does-your-heater-stay-on-too-long-and-make-your-house-an-oven\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Heater Stay on Too Long and Make Your House an Oven?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thermometer-going-red-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"thermometer-going-red\" class=\"wp-image-697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thermometer-going-red-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thermometer-going-red-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/thermometer-going-red.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Now and then, especially during winter, we get calls from our\ncustomers complaining about their heating problems. Most complaints stem from\nheaters that won\u2019t turn off immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a heater fails to turn off, it can be frustrating. There are many reasons why your heater is malfunctioning, and knowing the cause will help you resolve this issue soon enough. For other heating problems that might be affecting your system, explore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/heating-service\/several-reasons-heater-isnt-working\/\">several reasons your heater isn\u2019t working<\/a> to understand potential issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faulty Thermostat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you notice your heater is turning off, you should first investigate the thermostat. It is usually the most common reason for this complaint. If your heater has been running for quite a long time due to cold weather, it can be the reason it&#8217;s still on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Problem With Primary Controller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major components of your heater is its primary controller. If it develops a fault, it could be the reason the heater won\u2019t go off. The timer is responsible for the on\/off controls and heating levels out of its three primary controllers. If this timer is damaged, you can easily replace this part to fix your heating problem. However, you need first to run a diagnosis to ensure the issue is from this primary controller. For advice on when a repair is worth it, review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/heating-service\/the-50-rule-for-repair-vs-replacement-for-your-furnace\/\">the 50% rule for repair vs. replacement for your furnace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Damaged &nbsp;Fan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another likely cause could be from the fan. Usually, the fan will\nsignal the heater to turn on or off. If it isn&#8217;t working, the heater will\ndevelop a fault. You can solve your heating problems when you fix the problems\nwith the fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Problem With the Fuses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason your heater won&#8217;t turn off could be due to a blown fuse. It is common for these fuses to get damaged every once in a while. When this happens, you can replace them. Make sure you check other parts of the heater that could be the reason for the heater malfunction before you check the fuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Relay Problem<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, it may be difficult to determine the cause of the problem, especially if you can&#8217;t find the relays in the heater. Your heater won&#8217;t turn off when you expect it to when the relay is faulty. If you\u2019ve already ruled out basic causes and still face issues, check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/heating-service\/uncommon-furnace-repairs-you-might-run-into\/\">uncommon furnace repairs you might run into<\/a> to see if your issue matches one of these rare scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can fix this problem by replacing the relay switch or resetting\nit. If the relay is rusty, it can affect the heater, so it needs some cleaning.\nIf after you have tried all of these fixes and it doesn\u2019t work, you need to\nconsider the option of replacing your heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faulty Temperature Sensor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the problem is from the temperature sensor, it could explain why the heater is too hot. Most heaters are built with two different temperature sensors. Only one of the two sensors has a thermocouple, and you can&#8217;t easily tell which of them has this. Your best bet will be to conduct a diagnosis to know which of the sensors are using a thermocouple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Get in touch with Experts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the problem may be as simple as cleaning a rusted part to get your heater in working order. However, if you still have a problem with your heater after trying these simple fixes, it is best to reach out to professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Crown Group Ohio offers <a href=\"\/service-areas\/tallmadge-hvac-plumbing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">heating repair in Tallmadge, OH<\/a>. If you need assistance, <a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">we are here to help you.<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a heater fails to turn off, it can be frustrating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[50,103],"class_list":["post-696","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-heating-system-repair","tag-tallmadge"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=696"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1152,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/696\/revisions\/1152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=696"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=696"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.crowngroupohio.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=696"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}