When it comes to your quality of life, there are few things more important than the temperature and atmosphere of your home. Think about times in your life when you’ve been uncomfortably hot or uncomfortably cold while in your home. The wrong temperature can make it difficult to function. It can make it hard to sleep. It can be frustrating and anger-inducing.
We spend a good amount of our lives in our homes—this is even more true for the elderly and children. The right temperature in your home is about more than comfort—sometimes it’s even about safety.
East Texas has been experiencing hotter temperatures in the winter and colder temperatures in the summer. Your air conditioner and heater working properly could be the difference between life and death.
Other than the roof over your head, your HVAC system is one of the most important components of your home.
However, sometimes our HVAC system isn’t working properly and needs maintenance.
Is your home’s temperature not feeling right, even though your HVAC is running?
Then you need an inspection with state-of-the-art products and diagnostic equipment by experienced HVAC professionals to diagnose the problem.
East Texas Refrigeration, or ETR—a local AC and heating company in Tyler, Longview, and Athens, Texas—is an experienced air conditioner repair and heating repair company that will diagnose and fix the issue so you can be comfortable and safe in your home space.
There are numerous reasons why your home doesn’t feel like the right temperature and your HVAC isn’t working properly:
How old is your air conditioning and heating unit?
The age of your HVAC system can make a difference when it comes to how efficiently it’s working. While putting off getting a new air conditioner or heater might seem to save money in the short term, it can actually cost you a lot in the long term. An HVAC unit that isn’t working properly is running more often and sometimes causes the motor to work harder. This uses more electricity and causes your utility bills to go up.
If you notice that your electric bill is higher in conjunction with your HVAC unit not feeling like it’s working properly, it’s important you have it inspected by an AC repair company to diagnose the issue and get it fixed. While it might be something as simple as cleaning ductwork or changing the air conditioner filters, it also might mean you need to update your unit. A new unit will work more efficiently to keep your home at a livable temperature in both hot and cold weather.
What do you know about your home’s insulation?
Contrary to what you might think, your HVAC unit is not the only thing that impacts your home’s temperature. Insulation plays a considerable role in determining whether your home stays warm during the cold months and cool in the warm months. And, unfortunately, homes are often built without the proper insulation.
An inspection of your home by a professional HVAC technician should help you determine whether you have adequate insulation. While properly insulating your home might cost money at the outset, it will help keep your home the right temperature and save you money in utility bills because your HVAC system won’t have to work so hard to keep your environment comfortable.
When was the last time you had your HVAC unit inspected and cleaned?
Regular cleaning is crucial when it comes to your HVAC system working properly. Too often people assume that they can DIY the cleaning and then it’s something that doesn’t happen. Or happens infrequently.
Do you know the last time your ducts were cleaned? Or the filters were changed? These seemingly small things can make a big difference when it comes to your HVAC running properly and your home staying at the right temperature. Not only is a dirty filter making your unit run harder—it’s also causing dirty air to blow around your home. This can be a particular problem for the elderly, people with immune issues, or those with allergies and asthma.
In humid climates like East Texas, mold and mildew can easily develop in parts of your HVAC system and it’s necessary to have it professionally inspected and cleaned to help keep this from happening.
Schedule regular seasonal HVAC maintenance to make sure your unit is always clean, the filters are changed, and the unit is working as it should.
Is your HVAC unit in the correct place?
Sometimes HVAC systems get placed in the incorrect location for best efficiency. This is especially true if the airflow for the unit is blocked by trees, bushes, or other obstacles that block airflow.
If you suspect that your air conditioner might be working incorrectly because the compressor is in the wrong location, it’s important to have it looked at by professionals and moved if necessary.
The purpose of your HVAC system is to keep your home’s temperature comfortable. If it’s not doing that, there’s a problem. Contact your local East Texas HVAC company today and schedule an inspection.
