Possible Reasons Your Commercial Furnace Isn't Keeping Your Office Building Warm

Keeping the temperature consistent in your office building is important so that your staff can work without being distracted by temperatures that are too cold. When you notice part of your building isn't as warm as it should be, or if your furnace is cycling on and off frequently, then you should call a commercial heating repair service as soon as possible because your heating system may be on the verge of breaking down. Your employees won't be able to work in a frigid building. Here are some possible problems your furnace might have.

The Furnace Is Overheating

Noticing problems with a commercial air conditioner can be tricky since the unit is usually so far away from your work area that you can't see or hear it running. You have to rely on how comfortable the room feels to know if the furnace is working.

If the room doesn't seem warm enough, but you can see or feel air coming from the registers that seem to turn on and off frequently, that could be a sign the furnace is overheating. Your furnace could catch on fire if there wasn't a safety mechanism that shuts it down when it gets too hot. When the safety mechanism shuts the furnace off, and it's below the target temperature on the thermostat, the furnace is triggered to turn back on and the safety mechanism turns it back off, and the cycle keeps going until repairs are done.

A Gas Furnace Has Problems With The Ignition

If your commercial furnace runs on gas, there could be problems with the ignition system. There might be a buildup of residue or dust that interferes with the pilot light.

The ignition switch could also be bad. This part of a furnace needs to be cleaned regularly, and since some of these parts wear out fast, they should be replaced when needed or your building will get cold.

Blocked Airflow

Something might be interfering with airflow in the furnace. The filter might be caked with dust, or boxes may have been pushed against the air intake. This problem should be fixed as soon as possible or damage to the furnace could result.

Thermostat Is Malfunctioning

The batteries in the thermostat might be dying, or the thermostat itself may be old and have loose wiring or other problems. The fix could be as simple as new batteries or as complex as getting a new thermostat.

The thermostat isn't the only thing that can wear down. If the furnace in your office building is way past its expected lifespan, then the ultimate solution may be to have a new heating system installed.

Commercial heating contractors can identify the problem and get your building warmed up again. Since having a warm building in the winter is crucial, you may need to call for emergency service so you can continue business as usual.