You listen to your furnace start up and you’re anticipating a comfy blast of warm air, but instead all you feel is cool air blowing. That’s no good in the freezing weather!
There are a handful of reasons why your heating equipment could be giving off cold air. Air Engineers Service Experts is here with some of them to help you find the culprit.
It might seem silly, but the thermostat is the first thing you want to look at. It’s the starting point for any heating technician, too. Confirm the system is set to “auto and not “on.” If the thermostat is set to “on” then your heating system will blow continuously, even when it is not actually heating the air coming out, thus blasting 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 comfortable.
Most air filters need to be changed once a month to keep them from growing dirty and clogged. If they aren’t swapped out often enough, the clogged air filter may restrict airflow into your heating system. If this takes place, it can overheat your system, causing the system to stop heating as a safety measure.
If your duct work includes leaks, connection issues, or was designed incorrectly, it could let warm air from the furnace to leak out. This would not only cause your furnace to blow cold air, it could actually run up your energy bills since your heating equipment is heating non-living space, and will have to work overtime to keep your home comfortable.
There are many other reasons that your heating system could blow cold air. Call Air Engineers Service Experts today and we’ll send a technician to diagnose your malfunction 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.