HVAC system efficiency is at the forefront of most homeowners’ minds because a poorly running system can mean costly energy bills, discomfort at home, and needless energy waste.
As St. Louis experts in HVAC system efficiency, Galmiche & Sons is here to help. Whether helping means giving you tips to making your home more energy efficient or installing a new, Energy Star certified unit, our heating & air conditioning technicians are ready. Give us a call today at 314-993-1110 and let us help you solve your HVAC system efficiency concerns!
HVAC System Efficiency: Tips and Cautions
HVAC system efficiency is something many homeowners can help in part with simple maintenance practices as well as making small changes around the house. Below we discuss just a few things you can do to help keep your HVAC system efficiency at its peak, as well as when it is better to call in a professional.
Steps you can take to help your HVAC system’s efficiency be at its finest are reasonably easy for most homeowners to handle. Such steps include:
- Performing Regular Filter Changes – Most HVAC system filters have a 1-3-month life. Regularly checking your system’s filter helps to preserve its life by allowing it to pump the air through a clean, open filter.
- Installing Programmable Thermostats – Using a programmable thermostat in your home can help extend your HVAC system’s efficiency simply by allowing you to reduce its use. It is also important to follow thermostat tips to make sure you are using your programmable thermostat correctly to save the most.
- Checking Doors and Windows for Leaks – Check your doors, and windows for potential leaks. If you have doors and windows with solid seals, you can reduce the amount of heat loss your home experiences, which then reduces the wear and tear on your HVAC system.
- Evaluating Your Insulation– Check your home’s insulation, especially in the attic if you have one. Heat loss through the roof makes your HVAC system efficiency less than ideal by making it work much harder than it should.
Following the above simple steps can help extend the life and efficiency of your HVAC system, and they are all things that most people are able to do on their own. However, there are times when your HVAC system’s efficiency is dependent upon an HVAC technician, and below we discuss what you can expect from our professionals when it comes to helping you maintain your system, as well as the best times to schedule a checkup.
Temperate times are the best to schedule a visit from your local HVAC technician, which means you should give us a call in Spring and Autumn as you will want to avoid emergency HVAC repair during more extreme weather.
When our technicians arrive to do maintenance and ensure your HVAC system’s efficiency, you can generally expect that they will do the following:
- Check the Filter – Dirty filters make systems work harder and can also pump dirty air through your home.
- Check the Refrigerant Charge – Systems with lacking refrigerant will have to run longer to get the level of desired coolness. Too much refrigerant also means inefficient cooling, which can actually damage the system.
- Check the Electrical Connections – Our service technicians will encourage HVAC system efficiency by tightening loose screws or connections that might otherwise damage bigger parts of the system due to sparks or arcing.
- Clean the Coils – Freeing the inside and outside coils from dust and debris saves energy use and helps your HVAC system efficiently run.
- Look for Problems – Sometimes minor problems may be lurking that can cause your system to run inefficiently. If left unaddressed, these problems can also mean costly breakdowns and repairs. Our professionals will look for minor issues and resolve these before they have the chance to develop into big problems.
Call Galmiche & Sons in St. Louis to Check Your Home HVAC System’s Efficiency
Proudly serving St. Louis since 1950, Galmiche & Sons is standing by to tend to your home’s heating & air conditioning needs. Give us a call today to schedule an appointment and learn what you can do to improve HVAC efficiency in your home.
