The heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a home or building is designed to heat or cool the interior. It is comprised of a variety of components that force hot or cold air into a room through ducts. The temperature is controlled through the use of a thermostat. HVAC systems are very complex but there are recent upgrades that make it simple to improve the efficiency of your system without removing and installing an entirely new HVAC system. Consider the following ideas.
Upgrades
Install a programmable thermostat. These little devices can have a huge impact on the cost-effectiveness of your home HVAC system in several ways. First, it will improve the efficiency of your system overall and guarantee a better return for each dollar spent on utility bills. Too, it tends to make your HVAC system last longer because there is not as much normal wear and tear. Each room of your home will feel more comfortable and you will be able to accurately set the thermostat according to your individual needs. For instance, if you are away from home during the day you can set the system at a low heat or high air conditioning temperature and allow for it to change as the time nears for someone to come home.
Advantages
Even more advanced is the realization that you can set temperatures for different areas or ‘zones’ of the house. For instance, if you don’t use the upstairs area of your home during the day, you may not want to cool or heat it. Conversely, you may want to set temperatures higher or lower at bedtime according to the family’s ‘internal’ thermostat! Zone capabilities further allow for a more efficient use of your HVAC system – and can be a real money-saver in a short amount of time.
There are a variety of air filtration add-ons that can improve the quality of the air you are breathing inside your home. This is especially helpful during flu-season or if you have a family member with allergies. One family had a child that was especially sensitive to air quality and was fussy for several years until an advanced air filtration system was added that met the child’s need for cleaner breathing air in the home.
For more information on HVAC upgrades contact the professionals at Best Quality Heating and Cooling of SW FLA.