You notice your heating system turn on and you’re expecting a comfortable blast of warm air, but instead all you get is cool air blowing. That’s no good when it’s cold outside!
There are a couple reasons why your furnace could be blowing cold air. Roland J. Down Service Experts is here with some of them to help you find the issue.
It might seem silly, but the thermostat is where you should start. It’s the starting point for any heating technician, too. Make sure 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 blasting cold air. Changing it to “auto” will make sure the heating equipment only blows when it’s really heating the air to keep your home warm and cozy.
Most air filters need to be changed once a month to keep them from becoming dirty and clogged. If they aren’t replaced often enough, the clogged air filter may obstruct airflow into your heating system. If this happens, it can overheat your system, causing the system to stop heating as a safety measure.
If your duct work contains leaks, connection problems, or was designed incorrectly, it could let warm air from the furnace to leak out. This would not only cause your heating equipment to blow cold air, it could significantly run up your heating bills since your furnace is heating non-living space, and will have to work more to keep your home warm.
There are several other reasons that your heating system could produce cold air. Call Roland J. Down Service Experts today and we’ll send an expert to diagnose your malfunction and get your home warm and comfy again in no time. If you haven’t turned on your furnace yet 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 heating tune-up.