Why Your Furnace Could be Blowing Cold Air
You listen to your heating system kick on and you’re expecting a comfortable blast of warm air, but instead all you feel is cool air blowing. That’s no good in freezing temperatures!
There are a couple reasons why your heating system could be giving off cold air. Fras-Air/General Service Experts is here with a couple of them to help you detect the problem.
- Thermostat
It could sound silly, but the thermostat is the first thing you want to look at. It’s the starting place for any furnace technician, too. Make sure the system is set to “auto and not “on.” If the thermostat is set to “on” then your heating system will blow constantly, even when it is not actually heating the air coming out, thus blasting cold air. Turning 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.
- Air Filter
Most air filters need to be changed monthly to keep them from getting dirty and clogged. If they aren’t replaced often enough, the soiled air filter may impede airflow into your furnace. If this takes place, it can overheat your equipment, causing the furnace to stop heating as a safety precaution.
- Duct Work
If your duct work contains leaks, connection problems, or was not designed properly, it could let warm air from the furnace to leak out. This would not only cause your heating equipment to give off cold air, it could actually run up your energy bills since your heating system is heating non-living space, and will have to work overtime to keep your home at the desired temperature.
There are many other reasons that your furnace could produce cold air. Call Fras-Air/General Service Experts today and we’ll send a professional to diagnose your issue and get your home warm and cozy again in no time. If you haven’t turned on your furnace yet but don’t want to get left in the cold, give us a call about our fall promotion and find out how you can save money on a fall tune-up.
