As the weather changes, the more you feel the cooler air blowing outside. And … inside your home? If your gas furnace is blowing cold air and putting a chill to your Ballwin and St. Charles home, it’s time to call Air Alliance Team. Occasionally a lack of warm air from your gas furnace results in a big repair, but many times it can be an easy 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 regular maintenance completed on your gas furnace for some time and you’ve overlooked changing your air filter, either could indicate why your furnace is blowing cold air. A dirty air filter can block air from flowing freely through your furnace. When this happens, the furnace could overheat and force the burner to shut down.
Your pilot light may have gone out
Sometimes 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 models, for a breeze to smother 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 challenges 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 battle to stay lit and reduce the warmth inside your house.
Your ducts may not be properly sealed
When ducts are correctly sealed or if they have any cracks or holes in them, you might be losing a lot of heated air before it can get to the vents.
No matter what the culprit of the problem is, Air Alliance Team in Ballwin and St. Charles 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 636-206-4250 or arrange an appointment with us online and we’ll be there to help.