As the seasons change, the more you feel the colder air blustering outside. And … right inside your house? If your gas furnace is blowing cold air and putting a chill to your Alliance home, it’s time to reach out to Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces. Once in a while an absence of warm air from your gas furnace calls for a big repair, but often it can be a simple fix. Here are some of the main reasons your gas furnace might be blowing cold air instead of making your home warm and cozy.
Your furnace might be overheating
If you haven’t had ongoing maintenance performed on your gas furnace recently and you’ve forgotten to change your air filter, either could be the reason why your furnace is blowing colder air. A dirty air filter can prevent air from flowing freely through your furnace. If this occurs, 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 related to something as simple as a pilot light that’s gone out. It’s possible, especially with older models, for a breeze to extinguish a pilot light. Other factors when it comes to an extinguished pilot light are damaged gas valves or a faulty thermocouple.
Your furnace is dirty
Just as a dirty air filter can cause 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 struggle to stay lit and reduce the warmth inside your house.
Your ducts may not be properly sealed
If your ducts aren’t properly sealed or if they have any cracks or holes in them, you may be losing a lot of heated air before it even reaches the vents throughout the home.
No matter what the reason for the problem is, Jack's Heating, Cooling, Stoves & Fireplaces in Alliance can help you get your gas furnace up and operating at an efficient level again. We can also help keep it running with regular, preventive maintenance. Give us a call at 308-321-4703 or schedule an appointment with us online and we’ll be there to help.