A heating system has one simple job: to effectively heat your home. But sometimes, for various reasons, heating systems break down. When this happens, there can be many different signs and symptoms, and one of the most obvious is that your heating system is blowing cold air.

This might not be a fault of a breakdown, however. In fact, there are a number of different things that could be causing your heater to behave in this way. If you’ve ever said to yourself “my heater is blowing cold air, what can I do?” Read on to find out the possible reasons, plus what you can do to fix it.

My Heater Is Blowing Cold Air

Depending on how long the issue has been going on, there could be a myriad of different reasons your heater’s not working the way it should. Below you’ll find some of the most common causes of this issue.

Dirty Filter

If your system’s filter is dirty, it won’t be able to function properly. A dirty filter can cause the system to overheat, which will cause the burners to shut down, and stop warm air from flowing through.

Displaced Thermostat

Is it possible you’ve turned your thermostat to the wrong temperature? If you haven’t, the problem could still lie here. Check your thermostat’s batteries and settings to make sure everything is as it should be.

Check Pilot Light

If you have an older heating system, you’ll likely have a pilot light inside. If the pilot light is out, then the system’s burners are not lit, which will mean you won’t be getting any heat.

Broken Control Panel

Sometimes issues can come from the heating system’s control panel. You can try to reset the control panel by turning it off, waiting a minute or two, and turning it on again.

What Can I do?

If your heater is blowing cold air, it doesn’t necessarily mean there is an unfixable issue. While it’s possible it’s time to call in the professionals, you can certainly check to see if it’s something you can solve yourself, first.

In some cases, such as with a clogged air filter or an unlit pilot light, it’s certainly possible to remedy these issues yourself. For instructions on how to light your pilot light, click here.

On the other hand, if the issue is something more serious or complicated, it could be time to call in a professional. If you have a high-efficiency furnace with a blocked condensate line, you have a heat pump that is malfunctioning, or you think you might be overdue for an inspection, it’s always best to call a professional.

Southwest Florida’s Leading HVAC Service

If you’re in or around the Cape Coral area, you’ve tried all your available options and you’re still thinking “my heater is blowing cold air”, then we here at Florida Cooling Solutions are happy to help. With an always professional manner and over 50 years of combined experience, you won’t find better service in all of Lee County.

Get in touch today to see how we can help solve your heating or A/C issues.