To enjoy a comfortable winter in Apopka, FL, you need an energy-efficient HVAC system. One of the primary factors that influence your HVAC system’s efficiency is the level of airflow in your home. Here are three reason your home may be lacking in this all-important area:
Dirty Air Filters
One of the principal impediments to adequate airflow is dirty HVAC air filters. Once enough debris covers these filters to choke off the passage of air, your HVAC system will lose a significant amount of its ability to keep your home either warm or cool.
This is only one example of the close connection between HVAC efficiency and airflow. If you keep your filters clean, you’ll promote both efficiency and airflow. Remember to wash or replace them at least once every 90 days.
Leaky Ducts
Corrosion, invasive animals, poor insulation and excessive humidity and moisture all pose special threats to the integrity of your HVAC ductwork. Each of these things may contribute to creating holes through which treated air may escape, thus curtailing both airflow and HVAC efficiency. Simple aging, which may cause the sections of your ductwork to split apart and form gaps, may also have this effect.
Debris buildup in your ductwork may become severe enough to hinder airflow. To combat these problems, you need periodic ductwork cleanings and inspections.
Old or Poorly Designed Windows and Doors
As your windows age, they may warp inside their frames, creating tiny gaps through which treated air may escape. Much the same thing may happen to certain kinds of old doors. Also, some windows and doors simply allow more heat to radiate out of your home than others do.
Luckily, with a few relatively simple steps, you can make your home in Apopka, FL, considerably more comfortable. Call ACR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration today to ask for our air conditioning and heating services.
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