Why Your Furnace Could be Blowing Cold Air
You hear your HVAC system kick on and you’re expecting a comfortable blast of warm air, but instead all you feel is cool air blowing. That’s not what you want when it’s cold outside!
There are a couple reasons why your heating equipment could be giving off cold air. Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts is here with some of them to help you find 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 instead of “on.” If the thermostat is set to “on” then your HVAC system will blow continuously, even when it is not actually heating the air coming out, thus blowing cold air. Changing it to “auto” will make sure the heating equipment only blows when it’s truly heating the air to keep your home warm and cozy.
- Air Filter
Typically air filters need to be changed once a month to prevent them from becoming dirty and clogged. If air filters aren’t swapped out often enough, the soiled air filter may impede airflow into your heating equipment. If this occurs, it can overheat your furnace, causing the equipment to stop heating as a safeguard.
- Duct Work
If your duct work includes leaks, connection problems, or was not designed correctly, it could let warm air from the furnace to escape out. This would not only cause your furnace to blow cold air, it could actually run up your heating bills since your furnace is heating non-living space, and will have to work overtime to keep your home at the desired temperature.
There are several other reasons that your heating equipment could produce cold air. Call Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts today and we’ll send a professional 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, call about our fall promotion and find out how you can save money on a fall tune-up.