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Dealing with Uneven Home Cooling Concerns
Posted On: September 28, 2017
If you live in a multi-story home and you notice uneven home cooling, you are not alone.
When you have invested in central air conditioning, you probably expected that the system would cool the entirety of your home. However, over time, there are factors including ductwork issues, dirty filters, and even system age that can reduce the central air conditioning system’s ability to cool every part of your house evenly.
Here are some simple ways on how you can address the problem of uneven home cooling:
Switch the Fan to “On”
Check your thermostat. The fan switch can be toggled from “auto” and “on”. There are modern thermostats with a few other fan control settings, too. If you have uneven cooling at home, try turning the switch to “on”. This way, the system’s fan stays on and circulates the air, helping to even out temperatures between floors. (Note, however, that depending on the kind of furnace blower that you have, running the fan will add a little to your electricity bill.)
Use Air Vents to Control Air
Check if you have dirty vents that are blocked. Your vents and registers contribute to uneven cooling if there’s furniture blocking them. This may also be the case if there are dirt and debris building up. You can try vacuuming them using an attachment to remove the debris.
Redirect air to some areas by partially closing some vents on the first floor. More air will redirect to the second floor and this will alleviate pressure build up in the system.
Check for Air Leaks in the Ducts
When there’s an air leak within the duct system, the air that should be for a specific destination bleeds off before it can even arrive. Holes, leaks, and tears in your ducts can make your central air system work harder to compensate for that missing air. Of course, that would lead to even more problems. If this is the case, call TwinTech Heating and Cooling immediately to inspect your ducts.
Add Attic Insulation
Your insulation in the attic both keeps the hot air outside from getting in and keeps your cool air in the house from escaping. Without the proper amount or good quality of insulation, it’s possible that you are not getting the full benefit of valuable cool air. Make sure that you have the proper amount of insulation in your attic.
Is Your AC System Delivering Even Cooling?
Uneven cooling is indicative of a problem. You can take the steps mentioned above, or call a professional to diagnose the problem correctly. You might also be needing a replacement system. If yours is over ten years old, it’s possible that it’s losing efficiency and causing problems.
Talk to us today! We can help you make your decision whether it’s more practical to keep and repair your unit or to replace your system altogether. We can also give you more tips on how to keep your home comfortable!
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Sep 28, 2017
Work was performed in a clean and timely manner. The furnace and metal work was performed by the Twintech team (did not require separate contractor to do the metal work). Energy audit was arranged and promised rebates were received. The overall price was very competitive. We have recommended Twintech to several of our friends and family. Awesome job.
Sep 20, 2017
Grant and Greg installed a heating and AC system in our new Linwood post and beam home. Post and beam can be challenging structures for running ductwork and their high ceilings and open concept frequently frustrate efforts at balancing air flow and controlling temperatures. But these guys did it and did it right the first time. Even the building inspector was impressed with what he saw. More importantly, the boys brought a high degree of trust and integrity to the job. Something in short supply these days.
Sep 13, 2017
Very polite and professional. They removed my o
ld furnace and A/C and installed my new ones. They were efficient and thoroughly cleaned up when they were done! I would highly recommend them!
Sep 13, 2017
Pro from start to finish. They were able to fix my gas fireplace at very little cost as well.
Aug 8, 2017
Excellent installation very knowledgeable gentlemen! Would highly recommend them to all my friends for any hvac work !
Jul 23, 2017
I have used Twintech many times over the years. They always arrive quickly and get the issue fixed. The most recent incident was when my air conditioner broke last week I called Greg at 11:30am and he was at my home by 2:30pm he had the unit fixed by 3:30pm. Twintech are very reliable and honest and they are experts in the field. I have already recommended them to many of my friends. I would not use anyone but them for my heating and air conditioning issues.
Jul 17, 2017
I would highly recommend these guys, professional, fast and competitive pricing. I moved into this place with no working AC unit with a 8 month baby, he was able to come with in a week to fix even in the busy summer days. He really values his customers , I am already recommending to my neighbors.
Jul 2, 2017
Very impressed they arrive to quote even though I had forgotten to call them back to confirm date & time. They showed the day before installation to deliver the unit. Returned the next day as promised at 9am. Project was completed in a professional manner. They even fixed a few things that they noticed were not installed correctly, or to code by previous heating & air contractors we had at our residence before. Would recommend this company to everyone!
Jun 29, 2017
Greg removed old oil furnace and oil tank from basement relocated new Napoleon propane furnace to allow duct work to be rerouted to a much more suitable location. Moved air conditioner to the new furnace. Dave recommended two available grants to assist with cost. They kept to their original quoted price which was substantially lower than a competitors for the same furnace and work. They completed the work as stated when stated and left the area clean and tidy. We are very pleased with the outcome.
Jun 28, 2017
Twintech installed a Goodman furnace and ac init. Very professional install, both units are working well.
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