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Maximizing the Efficiency of Your HVAC System

Your HVAC system contributes to the livability of your home by working around the clock to maintain the ideal temperature of your home. You need to realize that your system needs your assistance to perform its roles. With this thought in mind, let’s take a look at some must-dos to get the most out of an HVAC system.

Periodically Replace Filters

When it comes to maximizing the efficiency of your HVAC system, the importance of periodic filter changes cannot be emphasized enough. The filter of an HVAC system is designed to stop debris, dust particles, pollen, dander, and other pollutants from entering the circulated air. Over time, dust particles accumulate around the filter, preventing it from performing its intended function. When this happens, the system has to work harder to push clean air out.

Failure to change your HVAC filter regularly can result in poor air quality. Most residential heating repair experts in El Dorado Hills recommend replacing filters every 90 days. If you have a pet or one of your loved ones has an allergy, consider replacing your filters more frequently (typically once a month).

Get a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat is designed to adjust the temperature according to a series of predetermined settings. Advanced thermostats can be controlled remotely. You can set your thermostat to different temperatures according to your lifestyle. In summer, you can set your thermostat to a bit higher when you are outdoors. Conversely, you can set your thermostat to a bit lower before going outdoors in winter.

Seal Household Gaps

Household gaps provide an escape route for heat and air. As a result, the system has to put in more efforts to maintain ideal indoor temperature and humidity. To prevent this from happening, fix leaks around your doors, windows, fireplace chimney, and air ducts. Use weather strips to draft-proof your doors and windows. Block out air loss from switch plates and outlets using foam gaskets.

Use Fans 

Use your ceiling fans with your thermostat to maximize your system’s efficiency. In summer, your ceiling fans can help circulate cool air. If your home has high ceilings, you can use your fans to push the hot air efficiently around rooms in winter.

Stay On Top of HVAC Maintenance

Your HVAC system, just like any other piece of equipment, requires regular inspection and maintenance to work efficiently. Just because everything seems alright on the surface, does not mean there is nothing to worry about. HVAC problems can go undetected for a long time before finally manifesting themselves. In many cases, it’s too late, and costly, by that time.

An HVAC expert performs various tests during a routine maintenance appointment to check for HVAC issues, and fixes them before they get out of hand. Some common maintenance tasks that your contractor’s team will perform during a routine maintenance session are – drain cleaning, system tune-up, and adjusting refrigerant levels.

Has your HVAC system been acting strange lately? Relax! South Placer Heating and Air is here to help. Our expertise at offering the best solution for every customer gives us an edge. To talk to one of our heating repair experts in El Dorado Hills, call us at (916) 246-2089.