All of the air registers connected to your ducts should always be easy to open and close. Importantly, you should also try to remember to actually do this. That is, some people never open or close their air registers, which is a big mistake. You can't expect your airflow to be maximized to its full potential if all of your registers are open or closed. Simply put, some registers don't need to be open all the way, or they at least need to be adjusted so that the air is actually blowing in the right direction.
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An HVAC system is a complicated, interconnected network of both electrical and gas components. When it is regularly fine-tuned and cleaned, it runs more efficiently and saving the homeowner a little bit of money. If you use your air conditioning during the summer, and your furnace during the winter, the money that you spend in a calendar year can be quite significant. The key to a top functioning residential HVAC system is preventative maintenance and cleaning.
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There are a few things you can do to maximize airflow so you can heat your house more evenly. You don't need to invest in supplemental heating sources, like ductless heat pumps or space heaters to add heat to your home. Instead, you should first try to improve the efficiency of your furnace and duct system. This article explains how you can make your furnace more efficient and your ducts more airtight.
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When your home cooling system needs an AC repair you're on top of it. Whether there's water dripping where it shouldn't be, warm air coming through the vents (instead of the expected cool air) or loud knocking noises that won't go away, hesitation isn't something that you would ever do when your air conditioner isn't working properly.
Even though you jump to call in reinforcements when something is wrong, what do you do when everything is going right?
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The condenser unit is the large box on the outside of your home. It is linked directly to the air conditioning system, and mainly responsible for drawing hot air out of your home, cooling the refrigerant lines, and producing cold air that can then be circulated into your duct system. Basically, it is essential to the functionality of an air conditioning system, and if it is not properly maintained, you can expect to have a fully efficient HVAC system.
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