{"id":1014,"date":"2021-03-08T18:49:16","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T18:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/2021\/03\/08\/hvac-system-optimizing-your-homes-hvac-performance\/"},"modified":"2021-03-08T18:49:16","modified_gmt":"2021-03-08T18:49:16","slug":"hvac-system-optimizing-your-homes-hvac-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/hvac-system-optimizing-your-homes-hvac-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC System – Optimizing Your Home’s HVAC Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"

The weather change means people should pay attention to how their heating, ventilation, and air condition systems<\/a> work! \u00a0If you want to lower your monthly bills, keep your house at a comfortable temperature, and avoid waking up in a place that hasn’t been heated or cooled because of a malfunctioning system. \u00a0Here are any homeowner’s steps to ensure their HVAC system is up to the highest standards.<\/p>\n

Plan A Season Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

Going into a new season without first checking your heating air or vents is the worst mistake. \u00a0Check your heating and ensure that it runs before cold weather comes. Also, check your air conditioning before summer heats up too much. \u00a0At least one month before each season, check them for a couple of hours. In case they aren’t running well, call a professional. \u00a0This ensures that you will fix any issues before facing uncomfortable days.<\/p>\n

Ensure All Drafts are Gone<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most\u00a0US Standard HVAC dealers<\/a> say that if your system keeps running while it shouldn’t, it could be because of a new draft. \u00a0Drafts can change the temperature of your home by several degrees. This depends on how bad they are and where they’re located. \u00a0You can check for drafts by feeling around for them manually or lighting a candle and walking past windows and doors. \u00a0The direction of the candle’s light depends on where the current is coming from. This direction shows you what areas need to be repaired.<\/p>\n

Check Your Insulation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t forget to check your insulation! \u00a0This fluffy filler can keep your home at a comfortable temperature without the cold winter air running right through it. \u00a0Check what parts of your house had insulation when it was last replaced. Also, check if there’s enough for where you live. \u00a0If your home is older than 40 years, and you don’t know the last time the insulation was checked, call a professional safe. \u00a0 Asbestos could be lurking in your attic<\/a>\u00a0and could get you sick.<\/p>\n

Replace Filters Often<\/strong><\/p>\n

Filters are incredible<\/a> because they help clean your air as it runs through your HVAC system. \u00a0However, this doesn’t stop all trouble. The reason is that a build-up of pet hair, dust, and other airborne items can quickly stuff a filter. \u00a0A full filter means that airflow isn’t as good, which could stop your home from getting as hot or as cold as you need.<\/p>\n

Get A Smart Thermostat<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t shy away from technology!\u00a0 You can use a smart thermostat to set up automatic temperature changes throughout the day and track when usage is the heaviest. \u00a0This technology means you could turn off the heat while you’re at work. You should then have it come back in half an hour before you get back home. Make sure that you don’t have any bizarre temperature spikes due to bad drafts! \u00a0These thermostats can save you tons of money after the upfront purchase!<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to better air quality<\/a>: minimize pollution sources, improve ventilation, and embrace eco-friendly practices for a healthier environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you want to lower your monthly bills, keep your house at a comfortable temperature, and avoid waking up in a place that hasn’t been heated or cooled because of a malfunctioning system<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1015,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,92,18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mep","category-plumbing-systems","category-us"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1014"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1014\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/65.21.7.236\/s3da-design\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}