Maintaining a comfortable temperature in your home in Raleigh, NC, is all about air circulation. If your home feels stuffy, your electric bill is rising or the air conditioner doesn’t seem to be very effective, poor airflow could be the culprit. Here are four ways to improve airflow for better cooling efficiency in your home:
Change Your Air Filter Often
The first place to check when airflow from the supply vents feels weak is the air filter. Depending on the type you have, you should change or clean it every two to three months.
Shedding pets, high pollen season and other factors can increase the particulates in the air. They can clog your filter more quickly, so change it every four to six weeks in these situations.
Unblock Your Vents
Keeping the area around the intake and supply vents is crucial for your cooling system to function properly. If your supply vents are on the floor, be careful not to block them. At the beginning of the cooling season and periodically throughout the summer, check to ensure that drapes and furniture are away from AC vents.
Partially Close Some Vents
If you have a large home, rooms near the air handler may get more conditioned air than rooms farther away. To address this, many vents have a lever to close them. You can partially close the vents next to the air handler and fully open others.
The same applies to multi-level homes. Partially close vents on lower floors to help the naturally warmer upper floors stay comfortable. Don’t close vents fully, though.
Get Help for a Mechanical Failure
In some cases of poor airflow, the issue could be a mechanical failure. Central air conditioners rely on powerful fans to push cool air throughout your entire home.
If there’s a problem with the fan, besides weak airflow, you might notice loud noises coming from the indoor unit. Contacting us for AC repair services can help restore your airflow to normal.
These strategies can all help contribute to an effective, efficient air conditioning system. Contact Quality Comfort Services, Inc. if you need AC installation, maintenance or repair services in Raleigh, NC.
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