Ways to Improve HVAC Efficiency
Considering the cost of purchasing and installing a heating, ventilation, and cooling system, it is important that a professional company such Brenovations HVAC, LLC. installs and services it, to ensure that it is functioning efficiently.
Keeping your HVAC at optimum performance guarantees that you get the best return on your investment. You can improve your HVAC efficiency with regular maintenance service provided by a licensed HVAC contractor.
Routine Maintenance
Experts advise that you get your HVAC checked twice a year by a Denver HVAC repair company (or a company wherever you are based) — at the beginning of the winter months and at the beginning of the summer months.
This way, you can test that the heating and cooling functions work properly. HVAC maintenance also involves changing or replacing air filters at least once a month to keep them from getting clogged with dust and other particles. Not only will this protect your HVAC, but it will also save you money on expensive repairs
Improve Home Insulation
Heating and cooling involve transferring either heated air or cooled air into your home to maintain a certain temperature. If your house is poorly insulated, this air will escape before it gets a chance to circulate.
Ultimately, this puts a strain on your HVAC, overworking it and causing issues with its efficiency over time. To prevent this situation, ensure that your home is well insulated. Insulate the roof, walls, windows, and doors around the house. In addition, insulate the heating pipes and ducts to prevent energy loss from them. Use material with a high “r” value for better efficiency.
Use a Programmable Thermostat
Thermostats are used to set the temperature of your home. Sometimes, you may forget to turn off the thermostat when you leave or forget to set it to the right temperature. This can result in energy wastage and reduce the efficiency of your HVAC. The solution — a programmable thermostat.
A programmable thermostat automatically regulates the temperature of your home. This ensures that your house is never too hot or too cold for you. In addition, you can set it to vacation mode whenever you leave the house or put it on a timer so that it turns on and off at certain hours of the day. This will improve the efficiency of your HVAC.
Upgrade to an Energy-Efficient HVAC
If your HVAC is old, its efficiency will not be optimal. To solve this problem, you need to upgrade the system. Seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER) measures the maximum efficiency of an HVAC using its cooling output and energy input. Find an HVAC with a SEER between 14 to 18. This indicates high energy efficiency, much better than older model HVACs.
It’s equally important to keep your HVAC free from obstruction. Clear the outdoor unit of any debris and don’t place furniture around the indoor vents so the conditioned air can flow freely. If these tips do not improve your HVAC efficiency, you may need to retrofit the system. Replacing the compressor is a good start.
Follow these tips to see improved HVAC efficiency.