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You pay enough for your home’s heating and cooling! You certainly don’t want to pay extra without getting anything more for your money. Unfortunately, that’s what most people are already doing. Why? Leaks in your home’s ductwork lead to serious costs, both in energy bills and in other HVAC issues.
Are your ducts leaking? Here’s how to find out.
Many things in your life will let you know, loud and clear, when they’re having a problem. It might be as small as your coffee maker or as large as your car, but when you hear it making a strange noise, you know something’s wrong. HVAC systems also may make odd sounds when they need service. What does that noise indicate? What kind of repairs do you need? Let’s take a listen.
We talk a lot on this blog about the importance of maintenance for the various parts of your HVAC system such as your air conditioner, furnace, or heat pump. We point out the ways that getting repairs done as soon as possible can prevent a problem from worsening or from driving up your utility bills as your HVAC system struggles to get the job done.
But we don’t always acknowledge that paying for maintenance and repair can be tough, especially if you’re also faced with increased utility bills because of something that’s not quite right in your HVAC system. We’ve got some great options for making sure you get the maintenance and repair you need without paying more than necessary. Here’s the info.
Maybe you’ve got some serious concerns about your HVAC system. Maybe you just know your heater, your air conditioner, or both are getting old and won’t last much longer. Or maybe your main concern is that you’re trying to make your home more energy-efficient. Either way, you’ve heard about ductless systems, and you’ve got some questions.
Although forced-air HVAC systems using ductwork is the most common type of system, the fact that something is familiar to us doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the best choice. Sometimes there are great reasons to go with a different approach. Ductless systems offer some big benefits that you should consider. We’ll tell you all about them, and you just might find ductless is the best choice for you.
HVAC systems that use a network of ducts to conduct heated and conditioned air are extremely common and have been for half a century. It’s a great way to get air that’s the exact temperature you want all throughout your home. But every good thing comes with some risks or downsides. According to the US Department of Energy, “ducts that leak heated air into unheated spaces can add hundreds of dollars a year to your heating and cooling bills.” Even if you had that kind of money, you could surely think of better ways to spend it.
What can be done to repair HVAC duct leaks? How did your ducts sustain damage to begin with? If you understand the causes, you might be able to prevent duct leaks from happening in the future.
Are you excited for summer? Of course you are! But part of the reason you’re ready to enjoy the heat is that you know you can retreat to your cool, comfortable home when you need to. It would really spoil your fun if your air conditioner broke down and you had to wait in an overheated house for someone to come fix it.
Would you like to know the best ways to protect your HVAC system and make sure it’s ready to work hard all summer? We’ve got some tips for you.
In the 1970s, new homes started to be routinely built with ductwork for the new central air conditioning systems. Those ducts are also often how heat is conducted through homes. This is a great system that continues to be the standard for most new construction.
However, even the best systems occasionally have problems. The main issue that ducts face is leaking: deterioration from age, or damage caused by anything from rodents to remodeling. With ductwork generally sealed away out of sight, how can you tell if there’s a leak? Here are some telltale signs to keep an eye out for.
The ductwork in your home might not come to mind when you’re thinking about the maintenance and repairs that might help make your house the comforting sanctuary you want it to be. After all, ducts are in your walls and attic, not in plain sight, and you know what they say: out of sight, out of mind. But there are some reasons why you should keep your ductwork in mind. Read on to find out how to gauge the well-being of your ducts, and what to do if there is a problem.
If you have the mindset that you’ll just schedule maintenance for your ductless system when it’s convenient, you might be actually doing your system, and your wallet, a disservice.
This is because ductless systems actually need professional maintenance twice a year to ensure they work as efficiently and effectively as possible, for as long as possible. Without routine professional maintenance, you can’t possibly expect your system to operate at its best, or last its expected 10–15 year lifespan (or more!).
Read on to learn more about the power of preventative maintenance and why it really is necessary every six months.
The short answer to this is, “yes.” But that shouldn’t deter you from considering this HVAC system as your next home comfort installation, if you don’t already have one! This is actually one of the most common options for heating and cooling in modern homes, and for good reason. Instead of operating through a network of ducts connected to an indoor air handler and evaporator unit, ductless systems break up the indoor unit and blower fans to distribute air throughout the home by use of mini air handlers mounted on the wall in each of the rooms intended to be heated or cooled.
This set up allows for effective and efficient heating and cooling around the home. But it is important to know that ductless heat pump systems do have special needs and can malfunction in the same way a regular heat pump or air conditioner can, just with a few added factors to consider.
