Sufficient airflow and good energy efficiency go hand and hand for households in Deerfield Beach, FL. Without proper airflow, your HVAC system cannot sufficiently heat or cool your home. Consider these common issues impeding airflow through your system and driving down your energy efficiency:
Clogged HVAC Filter
HVAC filters need regular changing to continue adequately passing air through, usually every 30 to 90 days for smaller models. When neglected and allowed to clog, your HVAC system cannot pull sufficient air, which will strain your system and drive down efficiency.
Add checking and changing your air filter to your monthly household chores. This extends the life of your system and prevents accidental neglect.
Closed or Blocked Vents
Beyond air flowing through your system, heating or cooling efficiency depends on positive and negative air pressure. Air flowing from the supply vents creates positive pressure while air flowing in through return vents creates negative pressure. Air coming from your supply vents circulates toward the negative pressure, distributing heated or cooled air.
Keep all of your supply vents open with at least 6 inches clear above and around them. Your return vents need sufficient clearance, too, which varies based on size.
Worn-Out Parts
Worn-down components, like the blower motor, can reduce the air flowing through the system. If you suspect component wear, schedule an air conditioning or a heating repair quickly to prevent excessive energy consumption.
Dirty Heat Pump Coils
Your indoor and outdoor heat pump coils need air flowing over them to allow heat transfer. These coils naturally get dirty over time, driving down how much heat transfers between the air and refrigerant. Routine maintenance is the standard remedy for dirty coils, where a service tech cleans them as part of the visit.
Don’t allow poor airflow to drive up your heating and cooling costs. Call to schedule HVAC maintenance with one of the NATE-certified service techs at Quality Air Conditioning Company.
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