Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    nicolel's Avatar
    nicolel Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Mar 8, 2007, 11:13 AM
    Heater Blowing Cold Air
    Hi there , last night I noticed our house was unusually cold even though I turned the temperature up as soon as I got home.We have a digital thermostat that shows the actual temperature in the house , as well as the temperature that you have it set to... I had turned it up to 22 and normally after 30 minutes or so I can see that the house temperature rises to match... last night even though we had the heat cranked up to 24 the heat in the house stayed at 18 , and the air coming out of the vents was cold ! Our house usually heats up very fast , so there is definitely a problem... We moved into the house in April , there is a sticker on the heater that says it was installed in 1998.. any ideas on what our problem is ?
    Nicole
    hvac1000's Avatar
    hvac1000 Posts: 14,540, Reputation: 435
    Heating & Air Conditioning Expert
    		  
    #2

    Mar 8, 2007, 11:18 AM
    Hi Nicole.

    It could be many different problems by your description. Is this gas oil or electric heat?

    We know the unit has power because the blower works but are you out of gas or oil?

    Brand and model number please so we can figure what may be the problem.
    nicolel's Avatar
    nicolel Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #3

    Mar 8, 2007, 11:26 AM
    HI there.. sorry , I was worried I didn't have the greatest details... my husband knows more than I do.. I know for sure that it is natural gas... and yes there is definitely power because the air is blowing.. okay.. just talked to husband.. it is an Americain Standard Freedom 80 , there is no pilot light . It has an electric burner? If that makes sense ?
    hvac1000's Avatar
    hvac1000 Posts: 14,540, Reputation: 435
    Heating & Air Conditioning Expert
    		  
    #4

    Mar 8, 2007, 01:03 PM
    Could be the flame sensor. You can try cleaning it with steel wool. If you do not feel comfortable working on your furnace please call for service.

    To get an idea of what the flame sensor looks like look at the sticky notes above the main heat page. There are many answers there for you.
    NorthernHeat's Avatar
    NorthernHeat Posts: 1,455, Reputation: 132
    Ultra Member
    		  
    #5

    Mar 8, 2007, 03:37 PM
    After the furnace is turned on can you see an orangish glow from around the burner area?
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Heater is blowing cold air [ 4 Answers ]

Why is my car's heater blowing cold air?

Heater Blowing Cold Air [ 5 Answers ]

Our Central Heating System has been on the "fritz" lately. It will work for a few hours, sometimes days kicking on and off like nomral then it will suddenly stop blowing warm air. The air is usually VERY cold, but its set on heat. There is a red light that usually starts flashing "em heat", we...

My heater is blowing cold air [ 2 Answers ]

My heater is blowing cold air

Electric heater blowing cold air [ 3 Answers ]

My furnace is old old old.. Day and night... Model # 30cc-8. Serial # 010170 062046. It seems as if the heat is getting cooler all of the sudden coming out of the vents. Also when I open the closet, one of the valves is leaking air quite badly. I know nothing about electric units. Anything I can do...

Day & Night forced air heater keeps blowing cold air [ 1 Answers ]

Yesterday my heater was working as normal. Today I replaced the filter in my Day & Night forced air heater. Later I bumped my thermostat when walking by it, but I'm not certain that this caused the problem. My heater turned on and blew hot air. I turned it all the way down, but the fan...

View more questions Search