HVAC Repair Tips for Homeowners

In case your unit is acting up and costing you money, it may be time to replace it.

If you’ve had your cooling system for ten years or longer, you may need to replace it to avoid costly repairs, replacements, and higher bills.

Do you notice some hot spots in your home or higher electrical bills when you run your home’s cooling system? The unit may need to be replaced if it lacks cool air, builds up moisture, has strange sounds, foul smells, and runs nonstop, is noisy, requires frequent repairs, and is over 10 years old. A typical AC unit lasts 10 to 15 years. A variety of factors affect the lifespan of an AC unit. Regularly servicing your AC unit will determine its life span. Regular checkups and maintenance, big and small, will extend your home cooling system’s life. To extend the lifespan of your AC unit, have your AC unit inspected once per year. Keeping your AC unit in good working order requires regular inspections. Don’t run your AC 24/7. It is far too expensive to run an AC unit day or night during the hottest spells. Running your AC non-stop will wear it down and lead to repairs and replacements before you know it. Every so often, it is important to give your AC a break. This will let the components rest and your equipment will last longer. To stay cool in other ways, you can keep shades closed, use a programmable thermostat, keep a fan in an occupied room, and open up windows at night to create a cross breeze that pairs with your fan.

 

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The change of seasons is the perfect time to change your HVAC air filter.

According to the amount of dust and grime in the air, homeowners should change their air filters every one to three months.

Allergens such as smoke, pet hair, and dander may increase change frequency. Now is the perfect time to think about HVAC repair and maintenance. Air quality in your home directly depends on the cleanliness of your HVAC air filter. Your HVAC system’s air filter’s primary job is to clean the air it circulates. Fiberglass fibers in your air filter trap the unwanted elements in your home’s air. Among them are pollen, dust, dirt, mold spores, animal fur, microorganisms, and bacteria. Clean air filters improve air quality and energy efficiency in your home. Your HVAC system has to work harder to push air through clogged and dirty air filters. Energy bills rise as a result of higher energy usage. Lower utility bills can pay for changing your air filters. Changing your HVAC air filters extends the life of your unit. Your HVAC unit is a costly investment, so you want it to last as long as possible. Changing your air filters regularly can help extend the life of your HVAC unit. The cost of repairing your HVAC system can be high. You can prevent unnecessary damage to your unit by changing your air filters regularly. Preventing damage prevents costly repairs. A dirty or worn air filter can cause all of these problems. When you change your air filters regularly, your HVAC system works more efficiently and produces the right amount of heated or cooled air. Your unit can better maintain the temperature of your home when the air filters are clean and the air passes through easily.

 

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The purpose of surge protectors is to protect televisions, computers, and other home electronics from damage caused by electrical spikes, such as lightning strikes, electrical surges, or shortages. Many homeowners forget to protect their largest appliance. Your air conditioner could be damaged if it doesn’t have surge protection. A power surge is a brief and sudden jolt of electricity into your home. Electrical circuits and appliances can be damaged by power surges. They can be caused by electrical storms, power outages, downed lines, power plant maintenance, faulty wiring, or wildlife in transformers. A surge protector reduces the damage to a home appliance by absorbing the high electrical spike. A power surge is a big deal for your system, whether it’s new or old. Acts of God are not covered by warranties when you buy a new system. Lightning-damaged air conditioners are not covered by warranties. Most homeowner insurance policies cover the damage, but it is difficult to prove that lightning caused it. New systems can be ruined by lightning. Keep your system protected throughout its life with surge protection. Multiple surges can shorten the equipment’s life if your system is not damaged by one surge. Surge protectors typically come with a damage warranty that covers some of the repair costs. If a surge protector takes a direct strike it will need to be replaced but it is better than replacing an air conditioner. During a storm, the best way to prevent HVAC damage is to turn the power off at the thermostat and circuit breaker.

 

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To reduce the levels of humidity in your home, you can also install a thermostat that has a dehumidification setting.

It is possible for your home’s humidity to be high for a number of reasons. When it comes to sealing your windows and doors, it might appear that this is an easy task. But if your doors and windows are not sealed properly, it could result in higher levels of humidity in your home. The unit is designed to suck all of that hot and humid air from the outside into your living areas as it is operating. It is also possible to use a dehumidifier in order to reduce the humidity. The sole purpose of a standalone dehumidification system is to remove moisture from the air. It pumps the moisture out as it runs and disposes it down the drain line. The refrigerant in your system should be checked on a regular basis. There is a possibility that there is not enough refrigerant in your system. It is very likely that in such a case, the air conditioner will not get cold enough for the home to be completely dehumidified. It is possible that you are air conditioning your attic if your ductwork is leaking or it is not sized properly. Consequently, you might not be able to get proper circulation in your home as a result of this. To reduce the levels of humidity in your home, you can also install a thermostat that has a dehumidification setting. Certain thermostats run solely to dehumidify the air. By running them at a low air speed, they are able to remove moisture from the air. It is possible to choose from a variety of different systems available on the market. If you are unsure of which type of HVAC system is best for your home, a HVAC technician can help you figure it out.

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