Busting Myths with HVAC Experts
Your local HVAC experts are an excellent resource when it comes to learning about one of the most vital parts of your home, your HVAC system. It keeps the family warm on cold winter nights and refreshed on hot summer days. Like your automobile and computer, you rely on it almost daily but probably don’t know much about how it works. Therefore, you may be susceptible to believing popular myths about your system. Our HVAC experts are here to dispel the most common of those misconceptions.
Myth 1: The Bigger the Unit, The Better
Truth: Buying a unit larger than your home needs can waste money on its purchase price and operation. An HVAC unit designed to heat and cool an area larger than your home will cycle on and off constantly, wasting electricity and reducing its lifespan. Buy the best-rated, most energy-efficient unit for your heating and cooling load to maximize the money you spend on it and its efficiency.
Myth 2: Save Money by Keeping Your Unit Until It Dies
Truth: This is definitely not true. A dying HVAC system will run inefficiently and cause repeated headaches that result in downtime and require service calls. That will consume time, convenience, and money as your utility bills balloon and your HVAC expert puts you on the frequent flyer plan. If your AC unit is 15 years old or older, investing in a newer, more efficient version will save you money and aggravation over time.
Myth 3: Lowering the Thermostat Speeds Up Cooling
Truth: Cranking up the AC or the heat will not cool or heat the house any faster; it just does so for longer until reaching that newly set temperature. You’ll likely forget where you set the thermostat and overheat or over-cool the house. You’ll see the negative consequences of this habit the next time your utility bill comes in.
Myth 4: A Programmable Thermostat Automatically Saves You Money
Truth: Like almost anything, a programmable thermostat only saves you money if you use it correctly. That requires taking the time to program the thermostat according to your schedule. For maximum efficiency, lower the heat or AC when you’re out and at night; raise it when you plan to return. Otherwise, you just have an expensive thermostat whose functions you’re not using.
Myth 5: Close the Vents in Rooms You Don’t Use
Truth: Unless you have extensive knowledge of your HVAC blower, it will not know that you have closed the vent and will send heated or cooled air to that room regardless. Closing the vent may back up air being moved by the blower, which could overwork it and reduce its efficiency. It could also increase pressure in the ducts and cause leaks.
Myth 6: A New HVAC System Increases the Value of a House
Truth: Experience shows that few buyers pay attention to the age of the HVAC system.
Myth 7: Higher Efficiency Filters Are Better
Truth: Get the right filter for your home. The finer the filter, the more your unit must work to push air through it.
Myth 8: Your HVAC System Doesn’t Need Maintenance if It’s Running Fine
Truth: Regular maintenance and an HVAC system that dies when you need it most can save you thousands of dollars. Our HVAC experts can spot minor issues and prevent them from becoming larger and costlier when your HVAC system is regularly checked and maintained.
At Holley Heating & Air Conditioning, your comfort is our #1 concern. Air conditioning system maintenance is the key to keeping your system up and running efficiently and cost-effectively. You can trust our experienced team to keep your system running smoothly in all seasons. Call us to schedule an appointment today.
