As summer continues to heat up, the last thing you need is your home’s air conditioning not to do its job. Sometimes, it’ll work in some areas and not others, which can be fixed through a process called air balancing. Here’s what you need to know about this strategy before calling up your HVAC contractor.

Common Questions About Air Balancing

What is air balancing?

This term refers to when an HVAC contractor tests and adjusts the airflow in your home to assure that every room is adequately heated or cooled. When a duct system, sometimes the flow of air from the unit to spaces throughout your house can be uneven. When this occurs, your HVAC system has to work harder to keep your home at a specific temperature, which wastes money and can damage your system.

Why does my HVAC system need it?

If the airflow is off-balance throughout your home, then your system is not running efficiently. Also, it can make some rooms feel uncomfortable due to unideal temperature, humidity, poor air quality, and negative building pressure. When you professionally air balance a building, it puts everything back into equilibrium, which can save you money on your energy bills and keep your HVAC system doing its job effectively.

What signs should I look for when my HVAC system needs air balancing?

There are a few signs that will signal to you that the airflow is off in your HVAC system, such as hot or cold spots throughout your building, doors to outside that are hard to open, and humidity. An HVAC contractor can do a formal inspection that can confirm your suspicions by measuring pressure. They will also be on the lookout for other symptoms on the unit itself:

• Condensation dripping from drafts
• Exhaust fans in poor condition or not installed correctly
• Dirty compartment or coil in the RTU
• Poorly insulated tops of the diffuser
• Improperly sized hood filters
• Dirty filters
• Improperly operating makeup air unit

While some of these signs are easy to notice on your own, having a specialist at the helm of this issue will allow your home to get back to normal quickly.

What will a contractor do during an inspection?

When an HVAC contractor that specializes in air balancing comes in, they will check for common issues like hot and cold spots and other indications listed earlier. Then, they will measure the static pressure throughout the space to confirm it’s a balancing issue. From there, they will inspect the parts of the system that could be the culprit for this problem and will resolve any complications with repairs. If the damage is too severe, though, they might recommend replacing the unit. While this is a possibility, with a skilled air balancing specialist performing the task, you can rest assured that they will do everything possible to fix it before offering that final solution.

 

Kendall’s Heating & Air has over four decades of experience serving communities across the North Georgia Mountains. Based in Hiawassee, GA, their team of HVAC contractors offers full repair and maintenance no matter the season. Whether it’s a simple replacement part or a complete air balancing of your duct system, their team of professionals will create an action plan that fits your needs and your budget. For more information about their full range of services, give them a call at (706) 896-0830 today or visit their website.