Solving Common Heating and Air Conditioning Problems
Renovators Place Columnist
Oct 08, 2009
Tired of living with cold rooms in the winter? Not sure how to get your air conditioner to cool the house in the summer? Here is some insight into common heating and air conditioning problems and solutions.
One home improvement solution is to dig a trench around the house and divert water to the lowest part of your property. Also, ask a heating and air conditioning contractor about moving the duct work to higher ground.
About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has written home improvement columns for 15 years.
Cold Rooms Are a Top Heating Problem
If you've ever lived in a house with cold rooms, you know the frustration of trying to solve this common heating problem. Among the possible causes are:- With a forced air heating system, a closed damper control that is stopping air flow to that part of the duct system. Many heating systems have a series of dampers that allow you to tinker with air flow. Try opening valves yourself and/or call a heating contractor.
- Improperly sized air ducts. The home improvement solution for this involves working with a heating contractor to change the duct work.
- Inadequate air return ducts in each room. Supply ducts typically are located under windows or on outside walls, with returns on the opposite side of the room.
- Uneven static pressure in the ducts
- Construction debris blocking the damper
Water in Heating and Air Conditioning Ducts
Water problems sometimes occur in houses built on a slab and/or those surrounded by clay soil that does not drain properly. This type of heating and air conditioning problem can cause health problems, as the water can promote mold growth.One home improvement solution is to dig a trench around the house and divert water to the lowest part of your property. Also, ask a heating and air conditioning contractor about moving the duct work to higher ground.
An Air Conditioner That Doesn't Cool Properly
On those steamy summer nights, your air conditioner is working at a feverish pace, but is unable to deliver cool air. One possible explanation is that the air conditioning unit was not properly sized for the house. A professional heating and air conditioning contractor should perform a heat gain analysis to determine the proper size of equipment for your home.About the Author
Allison E. Beatty is a syndicated real estate writer who has written home improvement columns for 15 years.
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