Dallas Heating and Air Conditioning Company owner Steve Lauten, President of Total Air and Heat Co. in Plano, talks about balance in your HVAC System.
Are some rooms in your home more comfortable than others?
All rooms are not alike. Some are warmer when you’d rather they be cool, some are cooler when you’d rather they be warm. How is this happening? A number of variables could be having an impact. For example, direct exposure to sunlight heats up a room - good in winter, not so good in summer.
Heat and Air Duct System
Electronics could play a role here, if high-speed computers and accessories are plugged in, powered up and producing heat. The height of the ceiling has an impact, as does the type of flooring. Why, even the number of people in a room can raise its temperature.
No, all rooms are not alike, but that does not mean the level of comfort can’t be the same. And that calls for an understanding of the variables, along with an assessment of how well your home comfort system balances the different needs and efficiently delivers the warn or cool air you desire.
Two-story homes especially can see differences - with one or two rooms a long duct run away from the furnace or air conditioner, or from less insulation for rooms above garages.
How to get Balanced? The first steps for balancing the air on your own is to make sure:
- Return vents are open
- Windows are properly closed
- Clean or replace your air filter or a regular schedule
You may also want to have your home comfort system evaluated by a professional. Air balancing and air diagnostics can pinpoint inefficient areas and provide solutions. These are tests that determine how well your system is performing and what adjustments need to be made.
The effectiveness of your system depends on the amount of airflow, and if the system is low, the effects will be felt in an uncomfortable room. A certified technician can measure this airflow and see how the system is performing. He can then make a diagnosis to repair and balance the duct system for maximum performance.
If you have rooms that are too warm or too cold, just give us a call and we can evaluate your home, or just ask us about it when we are performing your Fall tune-up.
Dallas Heating and Air Conditioning Company owner Steve Lauten is President of Total Air & Heat Co. located in Plano, TX. Steve can be reached at 972-535-8066 or by email at sales@totalair.com. Total Air & Heat Co. has been serving the North Dallas/Collin County area since 1957 and has been voted the “Best Heat and Air Contractor in Collin County” 14 times by the readers of Star Community Newspapers.