Mike Kelsen – Page 21 – Questions About HVAC Systems

How do you figure out what kind of system you should buy? What size do you buy? What features will you need? It can be overwhelming to shop since so many new innovations and products. A Must-Read: HVAC Unit Replacement Cost Know what work you want to be done before you hire a contractor. It will be difficult for a contractor to provide you with an estimate over the phone if they have not seen your current system. It will be way harder if you over the phone without the information readily available. Clean your fan blades and coils when the weather begins to warm. Clean the outside of your external condenser unit. Your HVAC units might suffer when your trees start to lose leaves. Make sure the fan's grill often during the fall. If debris is blocking this airflow, you will end up with many headaches with the unit, the fan must not have anything in the way so that air can flow into it, and. Lubricate your condenser once a year. You can find these ports have a rubber or metal cap covering them. Use SAE 20 oil that is non-detergent and lightweight, and put 10 drops or fewer in each port, putting 10 drops in each port. Put your outdoor units in the shade if you are installing them. Has the HVAC system serviced at least yearly? This should be checked often for debris and the spring. A programmable thermostat can help you save money on air conditioning costs. Some can even be controlled from a PC or other device. During a maintenance visit, the system motor will be inspected, inspect the motor and the freon levels. These easy to do things will keep your system running at peak performance. Don't ever let your home get too hot. Air conditioners cannot sufficiently cool down about 20 degrees Fahrenheit within a reasonable amount of time. If your home happens to get near 100 degrees Fahrenheit, you'll only cool down to still above 80. This is not a healthy environment to live in. Look for calculators online to truly understand what size of unit you need for your room or home. Look in the manual to determine the manufacturer's website for this information. Companies that are around awhile have a better record than those that can help you decide if they're worth your money and time. Hiring a new contractor may be taking a bigger risk. Think about getting a radiant barrier installed in your attic so support the efficient functioning of your HVAC system can run better. It blocks outside heat from coming in which will make sure you won't have to use more energy to keep your home and the outside. You could even use the attic as part of your living space more effectively. Make sure they have tight seals to keep the air inside. A professional can also test these for you for free. Measure the living area that requires air conditioner shopping. You generally need by calculating 20 BTU per square foot of room space. When you are cooling more than one room, determine the square footage of each room and then add the numbers together. Replace the air filter in your HVAC system working well. This is an easy way to keep your system working well. Always get some references when you are considering an HVAC contractor. Cover your condenser unit for protection in the weather becomes less than optimal. This will allow it to last longer when you're not in use. Use the fan instead to avoid straining the condenser unit. This calculation will ascertain what the best-sized unit for your home or business. Consider a programmable thermostat installed. This lowers your heating and cooling bills as it constantly adjusts your system rests while you are comfortably warm asleep in bed. These units are held to a high standard of efficiency. These guidelines have been set up by the US. They are called the environment and human health. Taking the time to fully research various units may help you get long-term savings on energy costs. You may be surprised that as much as 66% of all homes have ducts that are leaky. These leaky ducts can lead to as much as a quarter of your home's utility costs. It is cheap and easy to fix the ducts yourself, and you will see a noticeable change in the amount you pay for electricity. Keep your HVAC system operating efficiently by cleaning the heating ducts. Look often at the ducts regularly so you can make sure they are in good shape. Damaged ducts can raise your energy bill. The condenser unit needs protection in cold weather. Try placing a cover on it that will help it to stay warm. Make sure that you know where the owner's manual is anytime the system is running. The information contained within this manual is going to give you quite a few things to learn about the unit you have and will be very useful. Always get estimates in writing when dealing with an HVAC company. It is important that it is in writing. There are quite a few jobs that you to get multiple estimates to see what they take. This ensures that you know the best service. Compare various elements of the deals that you receive. Choosing a new HVAC unit can be perplexing and exhausting. You are now armed with the information you need to make it an easy choice, however. If you need to again, and be sure you use them when you're doing things in the future so it can help you to be more comfortable, take your time to go over these tips.