HVAC Repair Tips for Homeowners

As any homeowner can attest, your energy bill is something you are constantly thinking about, especially when they are high.

The energy that we use at any given time and the costs involved experience a series of ups and downs with each season. But, how does weather affect your spending? As the heat rises while in the summertime, your need for more cooling will blatantly increase. And some mornings during the summer season can be easily brutal. Cooling costs will often skyrocket, especially if your home is sizable. During times of severe weather, there’s a good chance that your heating equipment will kick in to confront the abrupt cold. Even though this is normally short-lived, these abrupt drops in temperature can force your heating unit to work especially hard to maintain a comfortable temperature. The nice news is that there are steps you can take to ensure that these fluctuations in weather will have as minimal of an effect as possible. Now we will give you some quick tips that you can use to control your energy bill. Get your heating and A/C equipment evaluated by a professional worker to ensure its efficiency and effectiveness. Change each system’s air filter to make sure it isn’t restrained and can handle the fluctuations in weather. Consider installing a zoned system, which will allow you to heat or cool only the occupied areas of your home. Utilize gas appliances over electric ones since gas costs considerably less, in most cases. Weather proof your home by sealing any air leaks that you may find, especially ones around your doors and windows. If costs are especially high, get advice directly from your energy corp to learn the best tips and tricks to save energy.

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Keep your heating and A/C system’s filter clean to avoid restricted airflow.

However, you may not think you need to replace it every month while in the winter.

It is proposed that you check your filter weekly and replace it if there is any accumulation of debris, or at least every few weeks. As a result of frequent filter fluctuations, there are a number of benefits such as longer component lifespans, lower utility bills, better air quality, and fewer breakdowns. When you keep a clean filter in your heating and A/C system, it can help prevent any unnecessary strain on the multiple components of the system. The added strain can cause your equipment to fail prematurely as it ages, so preventing it can help you delay the need to purchase new equipment. A third costly consequence of ignoring filter fluctuations is that the heating and A/C unit has to work harder to compensate for the reduced airflow. Consequently, the equipment’s efficiency declines, and its energy consumption increases, along with your utility bills. Your weekly operating costs can be reduced by twelve to fifteen percent if you maintain a clean filter. The importance of routine filter inspections and fluctuations is even greater if you have air cleaner equipment in your heating and A/C system. As these filters have higher minimum efficiency reporting values, they can suddenly restrict airflow if they become restrained. If your air filter isn’t changed often enough and is coated with debris, these particles can get into your heating and A/C unit and collect on sensitive components, causing equipment failures. By cleaning the filter properly throughout the winter, you can avoid inconvenience, discomfort, and preventable repairs.

 

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Probably not too many people think so much about furnace replacements while in the summer.

There are multiple reasons why the summer is actually the best time to replace your heating system.

The lifespan of a furnace depends on how well it’s taken care of, and the local climate and average annual temperatures. The average gas-fired furnace installed in most homes these days can last 15 to 20 years. Heating performance can decline over time and furnace energy efficiency may no longer meet current standards, resulting in higher utility bills. As equipment wears out, decisions are often made about whether to invest more money in costly repairs or replace with a more reliable and efficient model. Due to the off-season prices and selection, summer is the best time to consider heating replacements and the demand for furnaces will naturally increase as the weather cools down. Conversely, while in the summertime, dealers offer more attractive pricing to keep volume up and offer a wider selection of units, including last year’s models at sizable discounts. During the summer, you can shop around and consider all your possibilities at your leisure. On the other hand, if you wait until the furnace suddenly fails during the winter, you will be under pressure to make a quick decision as shopping at that time is never a nice idea. Gas-fired furnaces have a longer expected repair life than central cooling systems. It may be more cost-effective to replace both the furnace and the cooling system at the same time if your air conditioning equipment has also seen better times. When you replace the entire system, equipment prices may be lower and replacement costs may be lower.

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Some of us never seem to be able to escape flu symptoms.

In the fall, we find ourselves sniffling, coughing, sneezing and wheezing from a current round of pollen, such as that from trees or fall-blooming flowers.

You cannot do much about containing allergens while enjoying pollen while outdoors, however you can do some things indoors by enlisting the help of your heating and A/C system. Replace the air filter, because if you do not change your air filter often it will not capture airborne particulates as well. Besides conditioning the air, heating and A/C systems require decent air flow to remove particulates from the filtering system, so make sure your air filter is of nice quality. Fiberglass filters are not dense enough to capture the smaller particles of pollen that may be circulating in your home and triggering your flu and allergy symptoms. Your best defense is a dense, pleated filter rated 9-12 on the MERV scale. Consider an air cleaner, as the type of air cleaner you choose will depend on the kind of allergen you want to control. Your heating and A/C unit might benefit from an electrostatic filter if pollen is your problematic allergen. Permanent filters are more expensive than disposable filters, however they last for a long time. Electrostatic charges attract particles and periodic cleaning is required. A good quality HEPA air filter may be necessary if your flu symptoms are severe enough. In order for a HEPA filter to work in your heating and A/C system, the unit must be modified to accommodate this ultra-dense filtration. As a result, the heating and A/C system would not be able to cool or heat properly, which could cost you more money in electric bills.
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