It can be a real task to keep the rooms in your home evenly heated, especially during the cold days of winter. Whether the rooms throughout your home are evenly heated is determined by several different factors. Luckily, there are also a lot things you can do to remedy the problem.
If your room is too stuffy, what do you do? Most people just close the vent to fix the problem. What they don’t understand is that blocking airflow to one room can throw off the balance of your system and actually reduce your energy efficiency.
So, what should you do instead? We have some tips.
Keep the areas around your cold air return vents clear
Not only does your furnace circulate hot air through your home to heat it, it removes cooler air from your inside your home. If your cold air returns are not clear, your furnace can only do half its job. Keeping these vents clear will let your furnace to operate properly and help it regulate room temperatures better.
Regular maintenance is key
We can’t say enough how important regular maintenance is to the proper and efficient operation of your heating and cooling system. Our experts can help keep your system at peak performance by performing simpler tasks like changing filters and more involved jobs like identifying impending problems before they happen or repairing major issues like replacing a broken circuit board. No matter what repairs need to be done, we’ll keep your home comfortable.
Don’t rely on Auto setting
Certain rooms in your home may be more removed and are therefore more difficult to heat. Checking that your thermostat has the fan switch “On” instead of on “Auto” can help. When the fan is switched to “On,” your furnace will keep air circulating throughout your house and create a more even temperature.
We have even more tips for heating your home more evenly, and we’re just a phone call away at 763-535-2000. If it’s easier for you. Our job is to make sure you experience maximum comfort in your home.