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  • Dec 13, 2008, 07:58 AM
    home70084
    Why is central (gas) heat is blowing cool air
    When central unit is turned on it blows hot air. Once it reaches it set temperature, cuts off and comes back on it blows cool air? What could be the problem?
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:21 AM
    hvacservicetech_07

    Is the fan switch at the thermostat set to the "AUTO" position?
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:23 AM
    home70084
    Yes
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:27 AM
    hvacservicetech_07

    How long is the furnace off after a heat cycle before the blower comes back on?
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:30 AM
    home70084

    About 3 to 5 minutes, but sometimes it will come right back on
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:32 AM
    hvacservicetech_07

    How old is the furnace? Do you by chance have a model number?
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:41 AM
    home70084

    Not sure how old the furnace is, and I don't have a model number. I purchased the home 2 years ago and the unit was serviced then.
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:50 AM
    hvacservicetech_07

    Is the brand listed on the furnace?
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:51 AM
    hvacservicetech_07
    Can you see if it has a standing pilot? How long does the fan run before it shuts off,or does it ever shut off?
  • Dec 13, 2008, 08:59 AM
    home70084

    Away from home at the moment so don't know the brand but I canhear a clicking sound before the pilot is lite
  • Dec 13, 2008, 09:05 AM
    hvacservicetech_07

    Well, I really need a little more info to go any further. Without knowing what type of furnace you have it is hard to know where to tell you to start. Most newer furnaces control the blower with a circuit board. Older furnaces used a fan/limit switch.
  • Nov 9, 2011, 06:56 PM
    mikey007
    That is a safety device to cool down the chamber as long as it cuts off within 3-5 minutes.

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