The air quality and temperature of the air in your home are very important. It affects your and your loved one’s comfort and health. That is why it is important to know about HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) to keep the air in your home clean and at the right temperature
Make sure you check the filters in your air conditioning unit. This is important because checking your filters could make the difference between inexpensive repairs and more expensive ones down the line. Try to put it into your monthly schedule so that you don’t forget to check the filters regularly.
If you must hire someone to help you out with your HVAC system, be sure to learn about all of the requirements your state has legislated regarding licensing and insurance. You need to be able to ask anyone you plan to hire if they meet these requirements before you hire them.
When your contractor comes to fix your unit or install a new one, he should walk around your home and investigate what’s going on with your current set-up. They should be looking for how much insulation you have, where your windows are and what quality they are, and more.
To make sure your condenser fan works properly, keep the fan blades and the coils clean. Always turn the unit off before you do anything to it, including leaning. Additionally, remove leaves and any other debris from the outside condenser unit.
Manage the heat flow into your home with window coverings to help out your HVAC system. In the warmer months, use drapes, curtains, and blinds to block out sunward-facing windows to keep heat from building up through the greenhouse effect. Alternatively, make sure that sunlit windows are letting light and warmth in during the colder months.
If you are experiencing issues with your HVAC system, give us at Bradley Mechanical a call today. We are experts are residential heating and cooling. We will help diagnose and repair and issues we may find.