As the seasons change, the more you feel the cool air gusting outside. And … in your home? If your gas furnace is blowing cold air and giving a chill to your Jefferson City home, it’s time to call Stieferman Heating Company Inc. Once in a while an absence of warm air from your gas furnace means a large repair, but a lot of time it can be a simple fix. Here are some of the main reasons your gas furnace could be blowing cold air instead of making your home warm and cozy.
Your furnace may be overheating
If you haven’t had regular maintenance done on your gas furnace lately and you’ve forgotten to change your air filter, either could be the reason why your furnace is blowing cold air. A dirty air filter can stop air from flowing freely through your furnace. When this happens, the furnace might overheat and cause the burner to shut down.
Your pilot light may have gone out
It could be that a lack of warm air from your gas furnace can be credited to something as simple as a pilot light that’s gone out. It’s possible, particularly with older systems, for a draft to extinguish a pilot light. Other reasons for an extinguished pilot light are defective gas valves or a faulty thermocouple.
Your furnace is dirty
Just as a dirty air filter can mean problems for your gas furnace, so can other furnace components if they aren’t appropriately cleaned. A dirty gas burner or flame sensor could cause your furnace to fight to stay lit and reduce the warmth inside your house.
Your ducts may not be properly sealed
If your ducts aren’t sealed properly or if they have any cracks or holes in them, you may be losing a lot of heated air before it can get to the vents.
No matter what the culprit of the problem is, Stieferman Heating Company Inc in Jefferson City can help you get your gas furnace up and running at an efficient level again. We can also help keep it running with regular, preventive maintenance. Contact us at 573-635-3547 or schedule an appointment with us online and we’ll be there to help.