The HVAC system in you home office or boat are used day in and day out to ensure your space maintains the desired temperature with as little effort from your equipment. Everyone expects and wants the perfect climate in their living and work space, to be as comfortable as possible where they live and work daily.
HVAC system can consist of air conditioners that cool in summer, and furnaces that heat in winters.
Breakdowns in HVAC systems can often be quite frustrating and make for unexpected expenses at sometimes the worst times of the year when you need them the most.
This happens all to often when you overlook regular maintenance of your HVAC unit. Regular maintenance periods of your marine, boat air conditioning and heating system is very important so your not left with a big problem at the worst opportune time.
Understanding HVAC Problems to help prevent issues in your house
We will understand better the need for proper maintenance and repair of HVAC systems if we are aware of the various problems that can occur that call for attention and probable repairs.
Air conditioners will blow hot air instead of cold when the air filters are clogged. Dirty filters also lead to the freezing of the system.
Blocked condensate drain lines can cause water to build up on evaporator coils, causing them to freeze, resulting in the same problem of hot air.
Low levels of refrigerant can also cause the air conditioner to not work as it should. If no air is coming out of the AC, it is another condition that calls for HVAC repair.
This can happen when dirt, leaves, and other debris obstruct airflow in the outdoor unit.
If your air conditioning system has ducts and vents, these can often get clogged with dirt and other material and lead to reduced airflow.
A compressor is the heart of any air conditioning system, and its failure can call for extremely costly repairs. Airflow is also lost when the unit fans stop operating.
Your air conditioning system needs repairs if there are unusual noises heard during operation.
A loose part will lead to clanging noises, buzzing sounds indicate problems with the electrical parts, and hissing sounds indicate leaking refrigerants.
Any unusual noise is a cause of concern and must lead to the unit first being switched off, and the need for an HVAC professional to attend to the machine.
Foul odors can be due to various problems that need attention to trace their source.
Furnaces are the other part of HVAC systems that are often in need of repairs.
Blown fuses or tripped breakers are a pointer to some overload caused by defects in the working of the furnace.
Dead batteries can cause thermostats to malfunction. If your furnace does not start, check the pilot light to see if it is in any way preventing it from igniting.
This problem can also be caused by running out of fuel or forgetting to open gas valves.
Like in air conditioners, furnaces also have filters that can get clogged and cause the furnace to not produce hot air.
Furnaces have heat registers that are often controlled and if they are completely closed, your furnace will not function.
Most furnaces have ducts and vents that lead from the furnace to the spaces being heated, and if they are leaking in any way this will allow cold air to enter them and thus lead to the furnace not working as it should.
A constantly working furnace blower points to defects in the limit switch that is supposed to cut it off when the desired temperature is reached.
Like in air conditioners, unusual noises indicate some problems in the working machinery of the furnace and calls for immediately switching off the unit and having it inspected by competent professionals.
Regular maintenance is very important if you want your HVAC system to run smoothly and give you the comfort you desire.
Get in well experienced and reputed companies to carry out any annual servicing during which the equipment must also be tuned up.
Get in a contractor who is well represented in your locality, and preferably the company that had carried out your original installation.
In this way, you will be assured of their familiarity with the equipment, its model and make, and that you will get replacement parts that are OEM.
There are a few tasks that you can undertake yourself to ensure that your HVAC system works properly.
Make it a point to check all filters regularly, and clean them up so that they are not clogged.
Most filters are easy to access and detach from the system and can be easily cleaned with hard brushes and water if needed.
Make sure that your vents are always free of dust, and are not blocked by any furniture or fixtures in the some.
Keep debris like leaves away from your outdoor units and any vents that bring in fresh air for furnaces.
All equipment used in HVAC systems will have a life, often made difficult, due to the constant often twenty-four-hour operation of this machinery, air conditioners in the summer, and furnaces in the winter.
Older units will have more need for attention and repair and if the cost of repairs becomes inordinately high, it is time to get them replaced with new equipment.
Always make sure that your new replacement installations are ones that are energy efficient.
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