Furnace and Central Heating System
Why Won’t the Furnace and Central Heating System Heat the House?
Why won’t the furnace heat the house? Why does it take so long for the air to warm?
With the furnace and central heating system as big and complex as it is, there can be many reasons why. In addition to the usual fare of technical troubles, the house also plays an important role in heating.
If your furnace and heating system doesn’t seem to be warming the home, it’s time to take a closer look for an answer. Here are some of the most popular reasons your furnace isn’t heating the home.
Furnace and Central Heating System is the Wrong Size
You may have a furnace and central heating system that is too small for your home.
Before the initial installation, specialists should measure the furnace and central heating system to match the size of your home. However, if you attempted to buy, install and service the furnace and central heating system yourself, a miscalculation is possible.
In addition to a furnace and central heating system that is too small for the home, there are other reasons why it takes so much time for the house to warm.
Leaks in the Air Ducts
The air heated by the furnace and central heating system is transported into the home by the air ducts. If there are holes, heated air escapes while cool air enters through the same leaks. As a result, homeowners feel air that is cooler than what they set on the thermostat.
What causes air duct leaks and tears?
· Natural earth movement
· Rodents and insects
· Organic obstruction
· Lack of maintenance
· Age and overuse
Poor Home Insulation
Sometimes, the furnace and central heating system has no problem. Instead, it is the home. Poor insulation around the home leads to significant energy loss, which changes the temperature. As a result, homeowners may feel that the furnace and central heating system isn’t working.
In order to minimize heat loss, homeowners should insulate the house.
This includes:
· Windows
· Walls
· Attic
· Floors
· Air ducts
It is also encouraged to seal any cracks and holes around the home with caulking and weather-strip.
Problems with Power Supply
The heating process requires a live flame. That live flame is held in the heat exchanger, an apparatus that is connected to gas valves. When the gas valves are impaired, it becomes difficult to light a flame. This can be because buildup clogs valve openings. In addition, if the heat exchanger is in trouble, it is doubly hard to hold a flame. As a result, the furnace and central heating system may be working with less fire and overall help than necessary for the entire house.
Usually, buildup and lack of maintenance contribute to these issues. It is recommended to have your furnace and central heating system specialist evaluate the problem to clear any missed or clogged connections.
Inefficient Furnace and Central Heating System
If it takes too long to heat the home, it may simply be that the furnace and central heating system is too old to be efficient.
As parts wear down with time and use, they no longer work as when they were new. Heating and air conditioning becomes inefficient and inaccurate. Performance becomes unreliable and spotty. Energy bills may rise while heating continues to change. Homeowners run into more problems overall.
There may also be repairs that stop the furnace and central heating system from working well. It is best to have an HVAC specialist troubleshoot the furnace. If there are too many repairs to make, it may be more cost-effective to replace the furnace and central heating system altogether.
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