You notice your heating system start up and you’re anticipating a cozy blast of warm air, but instead all you have is cool air blowing. That’s no good in the freezing weather!
There are a handful of reasons why your furnace could be giving off cold air. Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with some of them to help you find the problem.
It could feel silly, but the thermostat is the first place you should check. It’s the first place any heating system technician will check, too. Confirm the system is set to “auto as opposed to “on.” If the thermostat is set to “on” then your furnace will blow continuously, even when it isn’t heating the air being produced, thus putting off cold air. Flipping 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.
The majority of air filters need to be changed once a month to avoid them from getting dirty and clogged. If they aren’t changed often enough, the dirty air filter may impede airflow into your furnace. If this happens, it can overheat your system, causing the system to stop heating as a safeguard.
If your duct work has leaks, connection issues, or was not designed correctly, it could permit warm air from the heating system to escape out. This would not only cause your heating equipment to produce cold air, it could actually run up your energy bills since your heating equipment is heating non-living space, and will have to work harder to keep your home at the desired temperature.
There are many other reasons that your furnace could produce cold air. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning today and we’ll send an expert to diagnose your problem 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 learn how you can save money on a Precision tune-up.