You listen to your furnace turn on and you’re expecting a comfortable blast of warm air, but instead all you have is cool air blowing. That’s not what you want in the freezing weather!
There are a couple reasons why your furnace could be giving off cold air. Stevenson Service Experts is here with a few of them to help you find the issue.
It may sound silly, but the thermostat is where you should start. It’s the starting place for any furnace technician, too. Verify the system is set to “auto instead of “on.” If the thermostat is set to “on” then your HVAC system will blow continuously, even when it isn’t really heating the air being released, thus putting off cold air. Changing it to “auto” will make sure the heating system only blows when it’s actually heating the air to keep your home warm and cozy.
Most air filters need to be changed every month to prevent them from growing dirty and clogged. If your filters aren’t replaced often enough, the dirty air filter may obstruct airflow into your furnace. If this occurs, it can overheat your furnace, causing the system to stop heating as a safety measure.
If your duct work includes leaks, connection issues, or was designed incorrectly, it could allow warm air from the furnace to leak out. This would not only cause your heating equipment to blow cold air, it could seriously run up your energy bills since your furnace is heating non-living space, and will have to work harder to keep your home at the desired temperature.
There are multiple other reasons that your heating equipment could give off cold air. Call Stevenson Service Experts today and we’ll send a technician to diagnose your issue and get your home warm and comfortable again in no time. If you have yet to turn on your furnace but don’t want to get left in the cold, contact us about our fall promotion and find out how you can save money on a Precision tune-up.