Climate Control Misconceptions
Climate control is an essential part of home comfort. Many people rely on their HVAC to do the heavy lifting when it comes to climate control. But, there are ways a homeowner can harness a better command over the workings of his heating and cooling system. This is regardless of what system is in operation. Here are some common climate control misconceptions and what a homeowner can do to learn the truth.
A flat roof removes the area for a crawl space, making for some odd climate control issues.
All About Air Pressure
The air pressure in your home is crucial to the success of your HVAC. The first misconception is that climate control is reliant on the HVAC unit. But, you can have the greatest HVAC in the world, and still pay more for energy costs than is necessary. HVAC systems rely heavily on air pressure in the home. It’s a delicate balance of vents, undercuts, airflow, and the return vent.
Along the way, if there are leaks in the home, this can throw off the air pressure and the quality of climate control. It’s a common misconception that leaking windows or poorly insulated windows account for poor climate control. However, windows, in and of themselves, are low on the list. Some of the items that can throw off the functioning of your HVAC are those items that lower the air pressure. Examples are canned lights (flush-mounted), plumbing stack roof vents, the attic hatch, even the pet door. While some of these things are outside of the control of the homeowner, others are not.
Caulk it!
Astonishingly enough, the homeowner with a $10 caulk gun and a couple of tubes of caulk may do more for the bottom line of the electric bill than many other energy measures, especially if the home’s insulation is already up to par. Conversely, a home can be losing cold air in summer because of leaks in the lower portion of the house. But, how can a homeowner know for sure?
Have a Home Energy Audit
A home energy audit is the fastest, easiest way to clear up any misconceptions a homeowner may have about their own home and climate control. A home energy audit will determine where the house is bleeding energy. The results can be startling, especially for a homeowner who has never had an energy audit done, or has made a lot of improvements to the home since their last energy audit. The home energy audit will not only explain where energy is being lost but also offer suggestions on how to rectify the problems. It’s a good use of home improvement funds.
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