Do You Know If Your Furnace Is Overheating?

What happens when your furnace gets too hot? It can cause confusing problems that can continue for a long time. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to recognize an overheating furnace and what it takes to fix it. We’ll also go over an easy way to save $70 and keep it running well.

The biggest reason why furnaces overheat is poor airflow. Dirty filters are the most common culprits of this problem, but poorly installed ductwork is another one. So are blocked air returns, closed vents, or dirty furnaces. You might also have an evaporator coil with a layer of lint covering it.

Sometimes, after you start the thermostat, your furnace might blow hot air for a few minutes. Then it might start blowing cold air before the home gets up to the temperature you want. That’s a symptom that your furnace is overheating. We go over more symptoms in the video.