Friday, January 11, 2019

The New Year’s Agenda for the HVAC system

“The New Year’s Agenda for the HVAC system” 

Wait… What? Can someone Explain Please? Welcome to 2019 

What? There’s an agenda for the HVAC system? Are You Kidding Me? … Well, yes the AGENDA is certainly real; let me enlighten you. From the viewpoint of the HVAC system, it’s just like breathing, you take Furnace/Air-Conditioner for granted; you don't think about breathing & most people don't think about their system until something goes wrong, then it comes fully focused in your face & the cussing & regrets begin. 
How ‘bout we share ‘The AGENDA’ so this is unlikely to happen…? 
Who wouldn’t want a: 
● Clean, 
● Healthy, 
●Comfortable Home or Office; 
plus one that’s easy on the ‘ol power meter & the energy bill? 

So here’s the AGENDA: 

1) Annual Inspection, seasonal for sure or twice, if you really want a pain free maintenance program… Let’s face it, the HVAC system is the most ignored & important system in the house; oh, sure you constantly look at & adjust the thermostat on the wall but what about looking at the coils blower & enclosure? See any mold or mildew. IF you live in Florida or any other humid climate, you’ll eventually have to deal with microbial growth, and that my friends is a “moisture driven” issue.
If your  "A" coil looks like this,
you've got problems brewing... But how would you know if you don't have an inspection?

2) Install the best filter & appropriately sized filter grills so the place can breathe; aka ventilate… The Air Return needs to be sized correctly or you will be under-ventilating the building; you wouldn’t try to run a marathon while breathing thru a coffee straw would you? Same thing; Change your grill to allow more airflow; change your filter to reduce dust & dirt. We have a simple guide to figure out if your return air opening is sized correctly, just call us at the office, we’ll send it right over; be sure to mention the 2019 HVAC Agenda!!! 

 Look how much dirt & dust builds up on this undersized filter


3) Finally, if you want the truest comfort, plus the healthiest building, you’ve got to address the moisture issue, Get a little gadget call a hygrometer and measure your indoor Humidity 

 If you’re over 60% relative humidity, you need to consider the following 3 things: 
● Balancing the airflow 
 Lastly a word of caution; All duct systems are different, so if you’ve had an equipment change, maybe a check-up (test) on the ducts, the airflow and the overall performance efficiency are in order. Lots of contractors will sell you a bill of goods that are supposed to a “Fix All” panacea for Indoor Air Quality issues, like, say...comfort! But “if you don’t test it’s just a guess;” 

To address your 2019 HVAC Agenda call us today (850) 934-2768 Be proactive with your home comfort & health. You know where to find us…We can & want to HELP! info@gulfcoastaircare.com

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