To stay comfortable in your home in Chesterfield, MO, you’ll need an HVAC system that allows air to flow evenly. Without this, you’ll deal with strange hot or cold spots in your home, and your system will probably perform rather inefficiently. To help you avoid this problem, let us explain some reasons homes may have poor airflow.
Dirty Coils
Your HVAC system uses separate sets of evaporator and condenser coils, each of which will have refrigerant sitting in them at various times. The evaporator coils absorb heat from the air that comes into contact with them and transfer that heat to the refrigerant, while the condenser coils cause the refrigerant to condense and expel heat once colder air comes into contact with them. If debris covers either set of coils, it’ll prevent them from touching the surrounding air and make it difficult for your HVAC system to function effectively.
Poor HVAC functionality will lead to weak airflow. The only way to fix this problem is to clean the coils, which an HVAC service technician can do along with annual tuneup services.
Dirty Filters
The primary purpose of your HVAC system’s filters is to make sure that the air flowing through your home is clean. However, if too much dirt settles on the filters, it can become an impediment to further air circulation. This can cause hot and cold spots to appear throughout your home and may also cause your system to overheat and increase your energy bills.
You must remember to replace your filters. If you own a traditional HVAC system, replace them every three months. If you own a ductless mini-split, which contain reusable filters, clean them every two weeks.
Low Refrigerant Levels
Your airflow may be weak because your HVAC system is low on refrigerant. After a refrigerant leak, your system’s ability to move heat from one place to another will diminish. Since refrigerant is dangerous, only trained professionals should handle this problem.
Strong airflow is important to have a comfortable indoor environment in Chesterfield, MO, this spring. To conditioned the air in your home more efficiently, call Fresh Air Heating & Cooling to request our HVAC services.
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