Many homeowners don’t fully understand the importance of maintaining proper airflow within their household. Without it, cooling your home during the summer months can become quite a difficult chore. Because of that, we thought it would be a good idea to discuss poor HVAC airflow and what you can do about it.
How to Identify Poor Airflow
If you’re experiencing poor airflow, you probably won’t have a difficult time identifying that there’s a problem. The most obvious telltale sign will be either cold or warm spots in certain areas of your home, but you could also simply experience an increase in your energy bills as leakage causes your HVAC system to work harder.
Causes of Poor Airflow
Let’s take a quick look at some of the causes of poor airflow in your household:
- Mechanical Failure — The most serious cause of poor airflow is a mechanical failure of your equipment.
- Dirty Air Filter — When your filter gets clogged up by debris, air won’t be able to be distributed as easily.
- Gaps Around Doors and Windows — These are two of the most common areas for air leakage.
- Blocked Vents — Vents often become obstructed by furniture or debris.
- Incorrectly Sized Ductwork — If your ductwork wasn’t correctly sized, it can’t serve the entire home properly.
- Ductwork Damage — Tears, holes, and other damage to your ductwork will cause air leakage problems.
How to Fix Poor Airflow
Even though identifying that you poor airflow is generally an easy task, it can be tricky to sufficiently fix the issue. The most effective solution is to contact a qualified HVAC technician who can repair any problems and make suggestions on how to curtail them in the future.
Maintaining proper airflow is essential for the heating and cooling of your home. To learn more about fixing poor HVAC airflow, or if you have any additional concerns related to home comfort, please reach out to the friendly professionals at Hansberger Refrigeration and Electric Company. We’ve been servicing the residential and business needs of Yuma and the surrounding areas for over 67 years.
