There are a few things that are more uncomfortable than enduring a winter in a house where the HVAC system is faulty. To prevent this scenario, most people tune up their heating systems at around this time of the year. If you haven’t had your systems checked, it is time you did. Here are some tips to improve your winter Heating Fort Wayne IN.
Checking unit efficiency
When buying an HVAC unit, you will notice SEER ratings written on them. The SEER units run from 13 to 23. A unit with a 13 rating is the least efficient, at the point of purchase, while 23 is the most efficient. However, with time and the regular tear and wear, the units start losing their efficiency and the SEER ratingS drop. Before you make any decisions on repairs, you should have the SEER of your unit tested. If it falls below 8, you may have to get another unit altogether.
HVAC units and energy bills
Entering into a winter with a faulty HVAC system is like getting committed to paying excessively high electricity bills. What most people do not know is that simple HVAC maintenance activities such as cleaning filters, opening the floor registers and wiping condenser coils can improve the efficiency of your unit by up to 40 percent. When the unit’s efficiency is improved, it will take less time to heat up the rooms to the thermostat set temperatures thus less energy will be consumed.
Repairs and zoning
One of the practices that have been ignored and one that is very effective in dealing with HVAC issues, is zoning. When you apply zoning, different rooms will have different thermostat set temperatures. As a result, there will be little or no unnecessary heat loss in the house. Besides zoning, there are improvements such as window sealing that improve energy efficiency. When your home is energy efficient, the HVAC units will not overwork, and you will not have to deal with constant repairs.
These are the things you need to know about Heating Fort Wayne IN. For reliable installations, repairs and maintenance of your HVAC systems, contact Brockman Heating & Air Conditioning.
