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It's all too common for homeowners to face uneven heating during winter. Although you may be perfectly comfortable when relaxing in your living room, you may have to pull on extra layers of clothing or pile on blankets to stay warm in your bedroom. Consult a contractor to determine if you need heating repairs to rectify a cold spot. In the meantime, here are a few steps to take to deal with fluctuating temperatures in your home. 

What Causes a Home to Heat Unevenly?

1. Blocked Air Vents

When one or more rooms aren't as warm as the rest of your home, the air vents may be closed or blocked. When you notice a temperature difference, inspect the vents to ensure they’re open and unobstructed. Move furniture and rugs if necessary. Also, if you see they’re layered in dust, use a vacuum to clean them.

2. Dirty Filter

heating repairThe air filter traps dust, dirt, and debris. Most filters are designed to last 30 to 90 days, but this can vary widely depending on use. Clogged filters restrict airflow, making it harder for your furnace to deliver warm air to faraway rooms. When a furnace isn’t working efficiently, heating repairs will likely be necessary to fix prematurely damaged parts.

3. The Fan's Off

When homeowners keep the fan on their thermostats set to "auto," the fan runs only when the furnace is in operation. If you move the fan setting to the "on" position, it will run continuously and help cycle warm air throughout your entire home.

 

If you’ve checked your vents, filter, and fan, but your heater is still struggling to heat your home evenly, turn to the professionals at Combs Heating & Cooling. These HVAC contractors provide heating and cooling maintenance, repair, and installation services to residents in and around Chillicothe, OH. Their licensed and insured technicians have over 25 years of industry experience and are available 24/7 to handle any heating repair emergency. Call them today at (740) 772-2233 to solve your heating dilemma. You can also visit their website to learn more about their heating repair services.

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