The heating, ventilation and cooling system in a home plays an essential role in regulating humidity and temperature. The HVAC system is also responsible for a large portion of your energy bills — about 43% on average, according to Energy Star. To look forward to having a comfortable environment at minimal cost, be careful not to fall for these seven common misconceptions about HVAC systems in Milton, FL.
1. Regular HVAC Maintenances Is Not Necessary
Scheduling routine maintenance of your HVAC system with professional technicians is an important part of enhancing the system’s efficiency and increasing its lifespan. An HVAC system is complex, and failure to schedule regular maintenance might result in serious breakdowns, and the repair is often costly. To enhance your heating and cooling system’s reliability, effectiveness and efficiency, schedule routine maintenance with us at Lunsford Air Conditioning & Heating at least once a year, preferably during the spring season.
2. You Need to Replace the Air Filters Once a Year
Air filters play a crucial function by filtering dust, fiber, debris and allergens present in the air before they get into your space. That helps to improve the indoor air quality and enhance airflow through the HVAC system, and at Lunsford Air Conditioning & Heating, we recommend that you replace the air filter once every three months, or sooner, if needed. When you change the filter only once a year, it will become clogged and interfere with the efficiency and air flow of your HVAC system.
3. Closing Vents in Unused Room Reduces Energy Consumption
Closing vents in unused rooms might seem like a good way of saving on energy use because the system will not heat or cool those rooms. However, closing vents interferes with airflow, which negatively affects the HVAC system’s efficiency. When the heated or cooled air builds up in the ducts, the air pressure will increase, which might result in leaks, thus increasing energy consumption, contrary to what most people would think.
4. A Bigger HVAC System Works Better
As a homeowner, you might think that purchasing a more extensive HVAC system will provide more efficiency. However, this is not true because an HVAC system’s proper sizing is what matters. When the HVAC system is bigger than what’s needed for your space, it will have frequent off and on cycles, reducing its efficiency and increasing the chances of breakdown.
5. Turning Off Your HVAC System When Not Around Will Save Energy
The logic of turning off lights and other appliances to save energy does not apply to the HVAC system. When you turn off the HVAC system when you’re not home, it will end up consuming more energy as it strives to reach the thermostat setting when you turn it on again. It would be best if you purchase a programmable thermostat, then put it at a lower setting when you are away; this will help reduce energy use.
6. It Does Not Matter Where You Place the Thermostat
The thermostat controls the HVAC system by telling it when to be run low and high. Therefore, its position matters because the system will work according to the reading on the thermostat. If you place the thermostat in a very cold place, the system will keep heating the room even when not needed, and when you place it where there is a lot of heat, the system will assume the room needs some cooling.
7. Turning Your Thermostat Lower or Higher Helps Heat or Cool Your Home Faster
When you turn the HVAC system on, it either heats or cools your space to the desired temperature. Even though some systems can run at low or high speeds, they can’t work any harder than their max setting to condition your air. That’s why setting your thermostat to a much higher or lower temperature won’t speed up the process; this will just make the system work continuously until it reaches the set temperature.
With knowledge of the common misconceptions about HVAC systems, you can now maintain your HVAC system and make it last longer. If you’re in need of any services concerning HVAC systems in Milton, FL, such as installation, upgrading, repair or maintenance, please contact Lunsford Air Conditioning & Heating.
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