HVAC 411
Noticing that every room in your Seattle home is a slightly different temperature can be frustrating. For many homeowners, it’s a sign the HVAC system needs repairs or replacement. Before investing in a new system, try these steps to improve your home’s efficiency.
Schedule a Maintenance Call
Sometimes the problem is simply a poorly maintained system. During a seasonal maintenance call, your technician will inspect the system for issues causing uneven temperatures, including checking your thermostat’s accuracy.
Have Your Ducts Sealed
Even modern ducts can lose efficiency over the length of a home, leaving rooms near the heater or AC at a different temperature than rooms farther away. Duct sealing limits that heat loss, and an HVAC company can usually finish it in a few hours.
Replace Wall Thermostats With Wireless Thermostats
Builders often install thermostats in inefficient locations, which can cause big temperature differences between rooms. Wireless thermostats are a simple upgrade that sends more accurate readings to your furnace or air conditioner.
Upgrade to Radiant Heating
Radiant heating keeps individual rooms comfortable and can boost your home’s value. It uses coils in the walls, floors, or along the floorboards to heat a room quickly. Unlike other systems, it delivers near-immediate warmth and requires almost no maintenance once installed.
If temperature fluctuations continue, consider scheduling an energy audit. An auditor will give you a comprehensive look at inefficiencies around your home.
