Your home is a haven that should keep you safe and comfortable from the world’s troubles. Therefore, this means aspects such as the temperature of your Katy, TX home should be conducive enough for you to enjoy family time indoors, no matter the season. Unfortunately, this may only sometimes be the case. Even with a proper heating and air conditioning system installed by an air conditioning service provider, there are times when your home will suffer a temperature imbalance. The temperature imbalance in your home might disturb you, especially during the hottest summer months or the coldest winter nights. Temperature imbalance in your home is primarily infuriating since you are still paying for the energy bills. Although these issues are annoying, taking them on a positive stride is advisable. They can show more significant underlying problems with your system. Some of the considerable causes of temperature imbalances in your home include;
Rising Heat in Multi-level Homes
Is your Katy, TX home a multi-storied? The problem might lie in the natural temperature difference between levels. For instance, in most two-storied houses, the temperature difference between the ground and first floors is 8-10 degrees. This means you will always feel a temperature difference between these floors in all seasons because hot air naturally rises. Thus, it moves from the lower floors of your house to the higher rooms.
Consequently, the cold denser air settles on the lower. To top it off, most HVAC systems only check the temperature around the thermostat. Therefore, if your home’s thermostat is located on the lower floor, the system will adjust the temperature according to the reading in the lower room. Consequently, the rooms farther away or above the ground level are left under-conditioned. Therefore, when you notice a temperature difference between the higher rooms and those on the ground floor, contact an air conditioning service provider.
Leaking Air Ducts
A ductwork in the HVAC system transports conditioned or heated air from the system to the rooms in your house. In addition, the ductwork transports the collected air from your rooms to the air conditioning system. Therefore, if your home’s ductwork leaks, the conditioned air gets lost on the way to the required room. Ductwork leakage can lose up to 30% of your airflow. Notably, as long as your ductwork leaks, your house’s airflow and air quality are compromised.
On the one hand, small leaks can affect the air quality and flow throughout the home, and on the other extensive and considerable leaks can completely cut off airflow to distant rooms. Therefore, if you notice that a distant room is not getting any airflow or has a temperature difference from those closest to the system, you should contact an air conditioning service provider to check your ductwork.
Improperly Sized HVAC System or Ductwork
The efficient operation of your HVAC system is highly dependent on matching it correctly with your home’s temperature requirements. If your HVAC is a smaller size, then it will not be capable of meeting your temperature requirements which strains the system. In addition, this means there will always be a temperature difference in your home as the HVAC unit tries to prioritize.
On the other hand, if the HVAC system is bigger than the one needed for your home, it will oversupply your home with airflow, which saturates it and affects the cycle of the system. Therefore, getting an HVAC system the right size for your home is vital. Hence, you should consult a professional air conditioning service provider before purchasing an HVAC system.
Similarly, the wrong-sized ductwork for your home will impact the temperature balance of your home. Undersized ductwork will not effectively deliver the airflow needed to balance the temperature, while oversized ductwork will over-saturate your airflow. In addition, the wrong-sized ductwork of the HVAC system can cause long-term damage to your system. During warm months improper airflow can cause the system to overheat and fail, while in cold months, it can cause the evaporator coils to freeze. Therefore, it is not only essential to get the right-sized HVAC system for your home. It is also imperative that a qualified air conditioning service provider install the system.
Poor Insulation
Poor insulation is the other major cause of temperature imbalance in most Katy, TX homes. Although this factor is dominant in older homes, it also happens in modern houses with thin walls and poor insulation. When your house lacks the proper insulation, your home cannot retain the heated or cooled air by the HVAC system in specific rooms. The air escapes to the outside, and the unconditioned air from the outdoors finds its way into your home. Consequently, there is an imbalance between the rooms that retain the conditioned air and those that do not. Therefore, it is advisable to have a professional air conditioning service provider check your home’s insulation once you notice a temperature imbalance.
In addition, you waste a lot of energy, and your energy bills are higher as your HVAC system battles and runs overtime to keep your house conditioned, thus using more power. This additionally strains the system, and the continuous running reduces the efficiency of your system. Finally, the system can result in breakdowns and unnecessary visits from the air conditioning service provider due to the stain.
Factors Relating to the Room
In some cases, the temperature imbalance in your home does not need an air conditioning service provider because it is caused by simple room factors such as the opening of windows and the size of the room. Therefore, before calling an air conditioning service provider, ensure your windows are locked, and the remaining ones are resolvable.
Many factors can cause a temperature imbalance in your home. Luckily most of them are resolvable to return your home to its peaceful state. Therefore, contact us at Mr. Reliable Heating & Air for any temperature imbalance issues in your home. You will experience the difference after the service delivery.
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