Kitchen Gas Appliances - Heat Distribution Question

We recently moved into a 2-level, colonial style home. Our heating system is not working properly. It is comprised of gas heat and forced air. The heat runs at constant intervals on a timer. The downstairs/first floor remains warm when the heat is on. However, the upstairs vents in the bedrooms (and one of the bathrooms) do not force as much heat as the downstairs. (In one of the bathroom upstairs heat run with full force and warm). This leaves the second level to be very cold. What could be the problem?


we have buyer's home warranty, will this cover this problem to be fixed/

Hello: saar

As far as the insurance doing anything other than insuring the furnace is operating correctly and safely, they cannot and most likely will not do anything.

Much has to do with the floor plan, location of the heating unit, ducting size, btu rating and other assorted factors. Bi levels homes (2 story) allow heat to rise to the upper levels.

As a result, the system may be designed to provide more heat downstairs. Problem arises when the unit shuts off for long periods, warm air rises naturally. Thus the lower levels cool off.

Upper levels are always warmer as a result of the warmer air rising. The register vents may have adjustable baffels which can be adjusted to your needs.

The ducting may be sized correctly but also may have dampers installed in them or at the plentium at the furnace. Adjusting any found may help.

Based on the fact you mentioned the one upstairs bath blows plenty of warm air may indicate there are baffles in the ducting, adjustable registers.

Or the heating unit is on the rooftop or at least above the top story or in the attic. Closer to the unit the more heat available and the less the distance to travel.