Too Hot? Too Cold? Fix Temperature Imbalances in Your Home
Do you have one room in your home that you always avoid? It’s just blazing hot in the summer months or freezing cold in the winter. Perhaps you shut the door and just use it as storage, however, uncovering the real culprit to the temperature imbalance can not only save you money, but could possibly save your HVAC system, too.
The Likely Causes of Hot or Cold Spots in Your Home.
While many factors vary, some of the most likely reasons that there is a temperature imbalance in a certain area of your home are:
1. Closed Vents. While you may think it is a good idea to keep the vents closed in a room you rarely use, this isn’t true. Closed vents actually cause your HVAC system to work overtime in other areas of your home to compensate for the unbalanced temperatures.
2. Broken Duct Work. If your heat or air conditioning are constantly running but this area still feels off from the rest of the house, there is likely a torn or unattached ductwork therefore the real warm or cool air isn’t even making it into the room.
3. Room Placement. While you can control many factors, you can not control where the room is placed in relation to the sun. If your space in question receives constant sunlight, consider blackout curtains, an extra fan, or extra insulation in that area.
4. The Wrong HVAC Equipment. Homes are not one size fits all neither is your HVAC unit. A unit that is too big or small for your home can cause overheating or overcooling.
What To Do About That Too Hot or Cold Space in Your Home.
After you have inspected your vents and ductwork, if you don’t see an obvious problem, call the experts. Thornton’s Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving the heating and air needs of Alamance County for over 50 years. Our experts will evaluate your ductwork, inspect your unit, and look for any trouble. Repairing a faulty unit or ductwork will not only make your space feel better, but it will also save you money on your monthly electric bill.
Give us a call today for any of your heating and air conditioning maintenance, service, and repair needs!
