You hear your HVAC system kick on and you’re anticipating a cozy blast of warm air, but instead all you feel is cool air blowing. That’s not what you want in freezing temperatures!
There are a couple reasons why your heating equipment could be putting off cold air. Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning is here with a couple of them to help you find the issue.
It might sound silly, but the thermostat is the first thing you want to look at. It’s the first place any heating system technician will check, too. Make sure the system is set to “auto and not “on.” If the thermostat is set to “on” then your HVAC system will blow continually, even when it is not actually heating the air being released, thus putting off cold air. Flipping 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.
Most air filters need to be changed once a month to avoid them from getting dirty and clogged. If your filters aren’t swapped out often enough, the dirty air filter may restrict airflow into your heating equipment. If this takes place, it can overheat your equipment, causing the system to stop heating as a safety measure.
If your duct work has leaks, connection troubles, or was designed incorrectly, it could let warm air from the heating system to leak out. This would not only cause your furnace to blow cold air, it could seriously 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 several other reasons that your heating equipment could blow cold air. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning today and we’ll send an expert to diagnose your issue and get your home warm and comfortable again in no time. If you have not turned on your heating system yet but don’t want to get left in the cold, give us a call about our fall promotion and learn how you can save money on a Precision tune-up.