Often times, your home or business space won’t show obvious signs of needing a HVAC engineer, which is why it is important to recognise common signs that indicate something is wrong. Keeping your home at a healthy temperature is important, especially in the coldest winter months, and the hottest summer months.
Here is how you can keep your environment comfortable by recognising the first signs that you need a Hvac company.
HVAC System Not Heating/Cooling
The most obvious sign that most people experience is their Hvac system being unable to cool or heat the place properly. You could notice drops in temperature, or the place not heating up after you turned the system on. This is a sign that something is wrong with your system and will need servicing or replaced.
Another issue could be the length of time it takes to heat/cool the environment. If you are finding that your system is taking way longer than usual, it may be time to call in the hvac engineer.
Experiencing High Utility Bills
Your HVAC system works hard to keep your home at the desired temperature, and if it’s not doing its job, your utility bills will reflect that. In fact, insufficient insulation is one of the leading causes of high energy bills. If your home isn’t properly insulated, your warm or cold air is likely escaping through doors, windows, and attics.
If you’re noticing an increase in your utility bills, it’s time to find a new commercial HVAC company. This means that the contractor you’re currently working with is either not being proactive enough or they’re just not doing their jobs as well as they should be. It’s important that business owners spend their time completing high-level tasks, like launching marketing campaigns and bringing in new clients, rather than merely working on routes.
Warm or Cold Spots In Your Home
If you find yourself wearing a sweater in one room of your home, and a t-shirt in another, it may be a sign that your HVAC system isn’t circulating the air correctly. This is a common problem that can be caused by air ducts that have collapsed, or by a unit that is too small for the space it is heating and cooling.
Your System Is Old
HVAC systems typically last 10-15 years, but if yours is nearing that age it may be time to start shopping for a replacement. Older systems lose efficiency over time, resulting in higher energy bills than they should.
Noticeable temperature differences between rooms or areas of your home are another sign that your system isn’t working properly. This can be due to duct issues, blocked vents, or the fact that your HVAC system is simply too old to effectively heat and cool your home.
When buying a pre-owned HVAC system, request as much maintenance and repair history as possible from the previous homeowner. This will help you determine the maintenance interval and how well the system was maintained. Unmaintained systems break down more frequently and usually need replacing sooner than well-maintained units.