Why wont my heating temp rise?
#1
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Why wont my heating temp rise?
Hi all,
I am hoping that someone can help me with my heating issue. The system is set to the high 70's, but the room temp wont rise above what seems to be the ambient temperature.
I have attached an image to show what's happening - nothing changes from what you see on the display.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
Hugh
I am hoping that someone can help me with my heating issue. The system is set to the high 70's, but the room temp wont rise above what seems to be the ambient temperature.
I have attached an image to show what's happening - nothing changes from what you see on the display.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
Hugh
#3
Hugh....is the furnace even kicking on? I know the stat shows that it is..but is there warm air blowing out the vents?
We need a little more info to be able to try and direct you .....
We need a little more info to be able to try and direct you .....
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Hi,
sorry, did not know there was replies.
The furnace is blowing air through the vents, but it's pretty tepid in temp. I switched the furnace off, then on, and it seemed to work just fine. But then the problem reoccured.
There is plenty of hot water being produced. (I'm used to radiant heat systems in the U.K., so this is a little unknown to me)
Thanks for the help!
#5
I presume you have a gas forced air furnace, so it is completely independent of your domestic hot water. If you could confirm if you have gas/oil/electric forced air heat or a heat pump, that would help.
Can you see if the burners in the furnace are lighting off when the thermostat calls for heat, and staying lit while the blower is operating?
Can you see if the burners in the furnace are lighting off when the thermostat calls for heat, and staying lit while the blower is operating?
#6
AHHHHHH...see..now we have a bit more info....
You talk about hot water...but you talk about hot air blowing through the vents..
You probably have a furnace (gas/oil/whatever)...and a separate water heater...so hot water is irrelevant. Do you know what kind of system you have? You could ask a neighbor...or look at utility bills and that can tell you.
You may need to change a filter..or have a simple tune-up done. Renting or owner?
As I said...information is the key...the more you give..the better the advice.
You talk about hot water...but you talk about hot air blowing through the vents..
You probably have a furnace (gas/oil/whatever)...and a separate water heater...so hot water is irrelevant. Do you know what kind of system you have? You could ask a neighbor...or look at utility bills and that can tell you.
You may need to change a filter..or have a simple tune-up done. Renting or owner?
As I said...information is the key...the more you give..the better the advice.
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ok, it is a separate water heater, and the filter "should" be ok. I say that because the house was bought in December, and I had the ducts cleaned. The guy said that filter was an odd size and he had to make some modifications to it.
With the weekend upon us I will dig around some more.
Again, thanks!
With the weekend upon us I will dig around some more.
Again, thanks!
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Like what, fold it in half?
Is this a two stage furnace you have?
Post the name and model when you get a chance. That will help everyone.
The furnace is blowing air through the vents, but it's pretty tepid in temp. I switched the furnace off, then on, and it seemed to work just fine. But then the problem reoccured.