As the weather changes, the more you feel the colder air gusting outside. And … inside your home? If your gas furnace is blowing cold air and giving a chill to your Savage home, it’s time to contact Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning. Once in a while the loss of warm air from your gas furnace calls for a major repair, but often it can be a small fix. Here are several reasons your gas furnace may be blowing cold air instead of keeping your home toasty.
Your furnace may be overheating
If you haven’t had regular maintenance completed on your gas furnace for some time and you’ve neglected to replace your air filter, both could indicate why your furnace is blowing colder air. A dirty air filter can stop air from flowing freely through your furnace. If that happens, the furnace could overheat and shut down its burner.
Your pilot light may have gone out
It could be that a lack of warm air from your gas furnace can be attributed to something as simple as a pilot light that’s gone out. It’s possible, especially with older furnaces, for a gust of air 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 battle to stay lit and not be able to bring warmth to your home.
Your ducts may not be properly sealed
When ducts are correctly 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 reason for the problem is, Gopher Heating and Air Conditioning in Savage can help you get your gas furnace up and running at an efficient level again. We can also help keep it running with ongoing, preventive maintenance. Call our experts at 952-373-0377 or book an appointment with us online and we’ll be there to help.