As the temps change, the more you feel the colder air gusting outside. And … right inside your house? If your gas furnace is blowing cold air and giving a chill to your Temple/Belton home, it’s time to contact Bell Air Conditioning Inc. Sometimes the loss of warm air from your gas furnace results in a large repair, but often it can be a small fix. Here are a few of the more common reasons your gas furnace might be blowing cold air instead of keeping your home toasty.
Your furnace could be overheating
If you haven’t had routine maintenance done on your gas furnace recently and you’ve overlooked changing your air filter, either could indicate why your furnace is blowing cold air. A dirty air filter can prevent air from flowing freely through your furnace. If that happens, the furnace could overheat and force the burner to shut down.
Your pilot light may have gone out
It’s probable 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 smother a pilot light. Other causes of an extinguished pilot light are faulty 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 properly cleaned. A dirty gas burner or flame sensor could cause your furnace to fight to stay lit and not be able to bring warmth to your home.
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 could be losing a lot of heated air before it ever reaches your vents.
No matter what the root of the problem is, Bell Air Conditioning Inc in Temple/Belton can help you get your gas furnace up and running at an efficient level again. We can also help keep it running with routine, preventive maintenance. Contact us at 254-307-9572 or arrange an appointment with us online and we’ll be there to help.