If you have ever felt too hot in one room, but too cold in other, this can leave you wondering why you have these hot and cold spots in your house. The cause of these extreme temperature differences and variations can vary to everything from drafty windows or doors to problems with your HVAC system. So learning the different reasons for hot and cold spots is the first step in fixing the problem.
Read on to learn more about some of the key reasons you may experience hot and cold spots in your house and what to do about it. For more help addressing issues with heating and cooling your St. Louis area home, contact the heating and air conditioning experts at Galmiche & Sons today.
Top Reasons Why Your House has Hot and Cold Spots
Here are some of the most common causes of hot and cold spots in your house:
- The house’s ductwork is old, clogged, or damaged: The ductwork is what enables the air to flow in and out of your house, to facilitate heating or cooling. Normally, the ductwork should last for many years in normal conditions. But if you have a pest infestation problem, you did any major remodeling, or if your ductwork is just old and starting to fail, you may need to take immediate action. Holes in the ductwork will ensure lesser quantity of cold or warm air goes is distributed throughout the house. Debris and pests nesting in there will block airflow altogether. In this case, you will need to repair or replace the ductwork.
- Problems with your insulation: Just as with ductwork, insulation can wear down due to age, weather, and extensive HVAC usage. Replacing the insulation in your home can go a long way in preserving heat during winters and keeping the home cool during summers. In some cases, especially if you are living in an older house, you may be in a property that is not insulated at all, or is poorly insulated. If you suspect problems, it is important to have your home insulated by HVAC experts.
- Your HVAC system is not the right size for your home: An HVAC system that is too small for your property will end up heating or ventilating only small portions of your house, closest to where it is installed. An HVAC system that is too big for your home, will end up providing too much ventilation and heat than you need. For both extremes to be avoided, you need to select an HVAC unit that is the correct size for your property.
- Your HVAC does not have a zoning system: Finally, in some cases, the hot and cold spots may just be due to the design of your home. For example, second stories tend to be warmer, while basement areas are cooler. If you do not want to experience hot and cold spots in your house, you need to invest in an HVAC unit that has a zoning system. This type of HVAC will help you create zones for different areas of the house – and you can set specific temperatures for each zone. That way, every area of your home will be at the exact temperature you want it to be.
Contact Us for Help with Hot and Cold Spots in Your Home
At Galmiche & Sons, we can repair your HVAC system or install a zoning system, to help you reduce the occurrence of hot and cold spots in your house. We are reputed HVAC professionals with decades of experience in servicing HVAC systems in St. Louis and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to have a discussion about your needs.
