How does airflow affect your heating and cooling system?
What exactly is airflow? You can probably guess that airflow in heating and air conditioning is just that – the measurement of air flowing through your heating and air conditioning system. Airflow is important when it comes to the performance and longevity of your HVAC equipment. Restricted airflow can lead to problems, including: hot and cold spots, increased utility bills spending, decreased efficiency and even system malfunctions that lead to an early replacement!
So, what kind of things can lead to restricted airflow?
- Improper clearance around outdoor heating and air conditioning equipment.
- A dirty/clogged furnace filter.
- A filter that is too efficient for your particular HVAC system.
- Collapsed, missing or blocked ductwork.
- Leaves and debris around your outdoor heating and air conditioning equipment.
- Dirty equipment.
- Closed registers and vents throughout your home.
Some hvac contractors are not certified enough to do a proper cleaning so make sure you check out the company and Google reviews. They could get up in the duct work and not have proper suction or forget to do something and cause more dust and dirt to stir up. All of that debris will fly back in the house. They could even mess it up as far as air flow goes and cause you higher monthly bills. So please take your time and check out the Hvac contractor you are using