Running constantly is one of the common issues furnaces in The Villages, FL, experience. A furnace that runs without a break consumes more energy and keeps breaking down. Read on to learn why a furnace might run constantly and what to do about it.
Blocked Air Filter
An air filter clogs when you don’t change it often. A blocked air filter has multiple negative effects on your furnace.
It causes your system to run without pausing because it limits airflow. Your furnace works overtime to draw air from your indoor airspace through the clogged filter.
As a result, its parts strain and start breaking down often. Inspect your air filter often for blockages. Consider setting a reminder on your phone so that you can remember to order a new filter after a certain period.
You Cranked Up Your Thermostat
Do you have a habit of setting your thermostat too high whenever you need your furnace to heat your house? This could be the issue causing your furnace to run continuously. Setting your thermostat too high means the system will take longer to achieve the temperatures you inputted on the thermostat.
Using the Wrong Thermostat Settings
Your thermostat issues instructions to your furnace’s fan through the “ON” and “AUTO” settings. When you use the “ON” setting, the fan will operate without stopping, regardless of whether the heating cycle is continuing or has stopped. The most appropriate thermostat setting is the “AUTO” setting because it prompts the fan to operate only when your furnace is running a heating cycle.
Undersized Furnace
An undersized system cannot satisfy your heating demands because it doesn’t have the ability to do so. It’ll run all the time, attempting to reach the set temperature on the thermostat. Consider getting a correctly sized system for your home.
Reach out to Sun Kool Air Conditioning, Inc. for professional HVAC services whenever you notice your furnace operating abnormally. We will check it carefully to eliminate the problems causing it to run continuously.
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