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Installing an HVAC system is only half the battle. The other half is in keeping the monthly operational costs as low as possible. If that\u2019s your goal, then we recommend doing all the research you can on HVAC efficiency.<\/p>\nInstalling an HVAC system is only half the battle. The other half is in keeping the monthly operational costs as low as possible. If that\u2019s your goal, then we recommend doing all the research you can on HVAC efficiency.<\/p>\n
While we\u2019re not asking you to become a certified HVAC technician overnight, we think there\u2019s enough good information out there to tell you the do\u2019s and do not\u2019s of HVAC efficiency. We\u2019ll try to set you in the right direction with a few tips of our own:<\/p>\n
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If you\u2019re running a central AC or furnace, then you\u2019re running a system that uses ductwork.<\/strong> If you don\u2019t already know, the ducts are the series of ventilation tubes that run through your attic or crawlspace. They transport air from the HVAC unit to all the rooms of your home.<\/p>\n As time passes, it is possible for the ducts to fall into disrepair and to develop leaks. As you can imagine, a leak in this ductwork system can compromise your airflow in several different ways:<\/p>\n Duct leaks won\u2019t appear overnight, so don\u2019t worry about them if you\u2019ve just installed your duct system in the last couple of years. However, after the three- to five-year mark, you\u2019re going to want them inspected as part of regular maintenance visits.<\/p>\n Speaking of ducts\u2014it\u2019s also worth noting that the closing the air vents is not as good for efficiency as you would think. The idea is that by closing the vents in rooms that you\u2019re not using, you can save money by having that air redirected elsewhere.<\/p>\n The truth, however, is that your HVAC system is sized according to many factors, including the size of your home and all the rooms in it. By suddenly closing the vents to one of these rooms, you\u2019re off-setting that balance. This will cause increased pressure in the air ducts, which can damage your evaporator coil or heat exchanger.<\/p>\n We also think it\u2019s beneficial for every homeowner to understand the how their thermostat functions, both in its basic settings and in its more advanced functions. It can avoid mistakes such as:<\/p>\n While some of these may sound simple or easy to avoid, keep in mind that they\u2019re all based on Delaware, DE air conditioning repair<\/a> calls that we\u2019ve received in the past.<\/p>\n Smart and WiFi thermostats are also available to help automate your efficiency efforts. Having a computer control your thermostat for you can truly make all the difference in sticking to your new heating\/cooling habits.<\/p>\n While we\u2019re not asking you to become a certified HVAC technician overnight, we think there\u2019s enough good information out there to tell you the do\u2019s and do not\u2019s of HVAC efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[48],"tags":[89,167,177,178],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1094"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1096,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1094\/revisions\/1096"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1094"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1094"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atlanticrefrigeration.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1094"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
Don\u2019t Close the Vents<\/h2>\n
Learn All About Your Thermostat<\/h2>\n
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That\u2019s just a few tips on efficiency. To get the entire rundown, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to a professional. Contact Atlantic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Inc. today!<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"