One of the things you may to reduce this New Year is your high energy bill. And to achieve that, you will have to make your HVAC system more efficient. According to reports released by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), 5% of the total amount of energy that the U.S. uses per year is directed toward central air conditioning. The following are some of the key ways to make your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system work efficiently.
1. Schedule Regular Maintenance
In order to get efficient annual maintenance, contact a professional technician. Licensed HVAC technicians have the skills needed to carry out regular maintenance on your HVAC and ensure it is working as expected. They also have advanced equipment that they use to determine whether your HVAC has issues. Besides, this equipment helps them spot exactly where the problem areas are.
2. Check Your Condenser Unit for Debris and Clean It Regularly
The condenser unit has to be clean for your HVAC to perform efficiently. While cleaning it, make sure you check for debris, dirt, and anything that may act as an obstacle. Apart from regular cleaning, you should steer clear of placing objects on your unit. Plus, avoid keeping it in a fully enclosed structure. HVAC systems need to have a few feet of air around them and should be in an open space.
3. Invest in a Quality Thermostat
An efficient thermostat not only adjusts to your desired temperature settings but also clearly communicates with the cooling and heating system. This, in turn, improves efficiency throughout your home. Furthermore, a good thermostat makes it easy to adjust your cooling and heating units so they work hard when you’re at home and take a break when you’re not around.
4. Clean and Replace Filters Regularly
Studies show that cleaning and replacing filters on a regular basis can help improve the efficiency of your HVAC by up to 15%. Ideally, cleaning filters is not particularly a daunting task. Make sure to change your filter every two to three months. If you have pets that shed a lot, you may have to replace your filters monthly.
5. Have Worn-Out Parts Replaced
HVAC systems work consistently throughout the hot summer and during the cold winters. At some point, parts will cease to function. When this happens, you will have to replace those parts to keep your HVAC functioning. Call our technicians if you believe any part is worn out.
During a regular maintenance check, our technicians replace any worn-out parts. Our goal is to try and prevent a major breakdown. It is important that you get a licensed technician to help you replace any parts. If not, you can damage your system, particularly if you don’t exactly know what goes where. You can also hurt yourself in the process.
Contact Prime HVAC in Dothan, AL. We can help you improve the efficiency of your HVAC system.