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HVAC Getting You Down? These Tips Will Help
If you're in the market for an HVAC system, the available options may be overwhelming. Which is the best system to buy? How big? Do you know which features you need? New products come out daily, so it can be frustrating shopping for one. If that is happening to you, the tips below will assist you in getting the system you need and much more!

Tour your home before calling a contractor. Make note of which rooms are cold and which are hot. This can help contractors quickly figure out the issue and how to fix it easily and quickly.

Don't hire a contractor until you know a little about what you are facing. It's hard to get an estimate since they haven't look at your system. You need to know how to describe any issues. Make an effort to gather all information you need before making the phone call.

If your unit is outdoors, clean them regularly. Debris can pile up at rates that increase during rainy or windy weather, and this can foul up the inner workings of your system. It can also cause it to overheat.

Leaves and debris can damage your system. Clean the fan grill often when leaves are falling. The fan needs to be able to get proper air inside without any blockages, and extra blockage can later develop into more serious problems.

If the condenser fan has oil parts, then you need to lubricate it at least once per year. The port usually has either a rubber or metal cap on top of it. Put 10 drops of lightweight, non-detergent SAE oil in each port. Be careful not to use too much.

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When selecting a location for an outdoor compressor, opt for a shady area, if possible. When your unit is bringing in cool air, it will not have to work as hard to cool the air as it moves it inside, boosting efficiency.

For maximum efficiency, place outdoor units in a shady spot. This will ensure cool air is sucked in, meaning less cooling must be done by the unit.

Make sure your HVAC systems is checked twice a year. The normally recommended time for HVAC system inspections is once before the peak cooling season when it gets hot and you'll be using your AC, and once before the peak heating season, during the cold months when you're likely to be using your heat. This type if preventative maintenance is highly necessary to ward off any expensive troubles from coming your way.

Putting in a programmable thermostat is a smart way to cut back on air-conditioning costs. Turning down the thermostat around 10 percent for 8 hours per day can give you a 10 percent savings using the programmable thermostat. There are also some programmable thermostats that can be controlled with a computer or other web-connected advice.

Selecting your HVAC system can be hard to do, and it may overwhelm you sometimes. This article has made your choice easy. Check out these tips as often as necessary to help you through the process.





 
 
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