HVAC Tips For a New Year
It is hard to believe that 2019 is quickly coming to an end. With the start of a new year comes the excitement and anticipation of a new start. As technology continues to improve each year, it is understandable that many new ways of doing things will come to the surface.
DeBary HVAC professionals are excited to share some of the new HVAC tips relating to sun protection, ventilation, and the HVAC drainage hole. These tips will ensure that your HVAC runs smoothly for years to come.
Protect Outdoor Elements from The Sun
The sun can provide a lot of positive effects on everyone's overall health and mental wellbeing. However, too much sun on your HVAC can have a negative effect. Direct sunlight on the unit will heat up the enclosure of the air conditioner to higher levels than you would want, and because of this, you may need extra sun protection.The constant pounding of the UV rays can also crack the plastic and rubber molecules in washers, hoses, and brackets. Since the unit is dealing with the heat from outside, it has to work even harder to keep the inside cool. This can lead to the wear and tear of your unit as well as an unexpected increase in your utility bill.
Covering the unit with a type of shade would help to keep the unit cool. It is crucial that you leave enough room around the air conditioner to allow for ventilation. It would also be helpful if you were able to place the unit somewhere where the sun doesn’t beat down on it all day.
Ensure Clear Circulation
People believe that closing vents can help save money. However, this is not an efficient way to manage airflow. The HVAC system is designed to release a certain amount of air throughout the house based on the square footage. That amount of air is going to blow whether you open or close vents.
If too many vents are closed, the air pressure will build up in the ductwork. As a result, your HVAC system has to work much harder than it should. Vents should remain open and free from obstruction at all times.
Open vents provide the optimum airflow that will create the highest possible energy efficiency. It is ok to direct the vents in a certain direction to send air in a certain direction, but you will get no benefit from closing them up.
Check The HVAC Drainage
The importance of a clean drain hole cannot be overstated. It is vital that you keep dirt, debris, and mold from forming in the drain, leading to a clog. If you do happen to run into a clog, there are a few things that you can do to unclog the drain. Begin by removing any moisture that you see with a shop vacuum.If you don’t have a shop vacuum, rags can be used to soak in the water. Most clogged drains can be cleared with suction. Using a shop vacuum, allow the vacuum to be placed around the drain opening and see if anything gets sucked out of there.
Identify the access point on the drain line and remove the cover. Flush this port with distilled vinegar or peroxide. Hot water with a drop of dish liquid could also be used. After letting it sit for 30 minutes, flush the pipe with water. Surgical tubing can be used to try to free the drainage hole of any clog.
About Mid Florida A/C
Opened since 1980, Mid Florida A/C has been serving the DeBary community proudly with full-service attention with a friendly and knowledgeable staff that has a full range of heating and air conditioning solutions. Customer satisfaction is always the top goal.
