As the weather changes, the more you feel the cool air blowing outside. And … in your home? If your gas furnace is blowing cold air and giving a chill to your Omaha home, it’s time to reach out to The Frazier Company. Once in a while a lack of warm air from your gas furnace means a large repair, but many times it can be a small fix. Here are several reasons your gas furnace may be blowing cold air instead of warming up your house.
Your furnace could be overheating
If you haven’t had routine maintenance done on your gas furnace recently and you’ve neglected to replace your air filter, each could signal why your furnace is blowing colder air. A dirty air filter can stop air from flowing freely through your furnace. If this occurs, the furnace may overheat and cause 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 attributed to something as simple as a pilot light that’s gone out. It’s possible, particularly with older systems, for a gust of air to put out a pilot light. Other reasons for an extinguished pilot light are faulty gas valves or a faulty thermocouple.
Your furnace is dirty
Just as a dirty air filter can mean issues 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 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 could be losing a lot of heated air before it ever reaches your vents.
No matter what the reason for the problem is, The Frazier Company in Omaha 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. Contact us at 402-628-0206 or schedule an appointment with us online and we’ll be there to help.