Balanced airflow underpins the ability of your HVAC system to properly do its work. If the airflow in your Goose Creek, SC, is uneven, a host of indoor comfort issues can follow. In discussing some of these issues, we’ll demonstrate the importance of air balancing and show you how to achieve and maintain it.
How Balanced Airflow Can Improve Home Comfort
If the airflow between the rooms of your home is poor or unbalanced, your HVAC system will cool your home unevenly. Some rooms will end up too warm, and others might leave you shivering. Besides making you feel uncomfortable, poor airflow ill cause indoor air to gradually become dirtier and stuffier.
What Can Cause Poor Airflow?
A leading cause of poor airflow is clogged ducts or air filters. You should change the filter every two or three months. If you have pets or live in a dusty area, you may need to replace the filter every month.
Sometimes, your air filter might be too efficient. Most home HVAC systems can’t handle HEPA filters. During HVAC system maintenance, our service technicians can recommend which filter to use for your air conditioning and heating system.
Improperly sized ductwork can also diminish airflow rates to suboptimal levels. Too narrow ductwork won’t let enough air through, while too large ductwork will drop air pressure and slow down the air’s flow rate. Poor airflow can also result from home additions or converted garages and attics.
What Can You Do About It?
To keep airflow rates optimal, we recommend requesting regular HVAC system maintenance. During a maintenance session, an HVAC service technician will replace your air filters and detect any more serious problems you may have. Additional ventilation or ceiling fans might also help.
Though poor airflow can have some unpleasant consequences, you can do things to alleviate such problems. To optimize airflow in your Goose Creek, SC, home, call Berkeley Heating & Air Conditioning so we can help improve your indoor air quality.
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