The cold winter days are here and even more are coming here in the greater Gastonia, NC area. With all of the recent cold weather, you have likely been heavily relying on your heating system to keep you and your family warm and comfortable this season. Has your system been keeping up with the heating demand you are putting it through? If your furnace isn’t keeping up with the demand, it’s possible that your furnace needs some professional attention and help. Below are some possible reasons as to why your furnace might not be working properly.
Dirty Air Filters & Debris Buildup
Did you know that most of the time the breakdowns we see with heating systems and furnaces are because there is a substantial amount of debris and dirt buildup on the machine and/or its air filters? Neglecting basic cleaning and maintenance of your heating system can cause unnecessary mechanical malfunctions or even a total furnace breakdown. Dirty air filters and built up debris will also decrease your home comfort and your energy efficiency which will force your furnace to work harder than it should to heat your Gastonia, NC home. Be sure to check your filters every month and change them out as needed and clean around your air vents and registers as often as possible.
Internal Issues
Unfortunately, your heating and air conditioning system isn’t built to last forever and with regular use, the motor, bearings, etc. in your furnace can breakdown. This breakdown can happen even more quickly and more severely if you do not stay on top of regular heating and air conditioning maintenance for your HVAC system. If you think that something is wrong with the internal parts of your furnace, it’s important to call your local Gastonia, NC heating contractor for professional help. The sooner your catch a problem, the easier it will be to repair.
Thermostat Error
Finally, your thermostat might be malfunctioning because of a thermostat error. Your thermostat might not be working so you could have an issue with your thermostat telling your furnace what to do or you could have your thermostat on the wrong setting. Make sure that your fan is set to AUTO, not ON. When your fan is set to ON, it blows air even when your furnace is cycled off so if you are feeling cold air in your home, it could be due to your fan not a malfunctioning furnace.
If you’re interested in learning more about some of our professional heating and air conditioning services we offer here at Cornerstone Comfort Heating & Cooling, check out our services page https://www.cornerstonecomfort.com/services or give our team a call today!