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Central air is an easy and efficient way to provide airflow and comfortable temperatures throughout your house. However, in two-story homes, your furnace might struggle to evenly heat both levels, resulting in a second story that’s too warm and a main floor that’s too cool. The guide below shares three ways a heating contractor can help you remedy uneven heating.

How to Maintain an Even Temperature at Home

1. Check Air Filters & Ducts

If your air filter is clogged with dust, the HVAC system may struggle to take in enough air; as a result, it doesn’t distribute heat evenly. In other cases, ductwork may be the culprit—if the seams are poorly sealed, air may escape before it ever reaches the intended room. A heating contractor can inspect these components and determine whether a new filter or insulating tape is required.

2. Improve Insulation

heating contractorSometimes, the issue doesn’t stem from your HVAC system. Instead, you may have a drafty or poorly insulated home. If you can feel cold air entering when you stand near doors or windows, you may need to add caulking, weatherstripping, or insulating shrink wrap to limit cold air intrusion. Hiring a contractor to add more insulation to your walls is also wise, and you may even qualify for a tax credit because the process improves the home’s efficiency.

3. Add a Zoning System

The thermostat instructs the system to activate based on the temperature of the room the device is in. If the upper rooms in the house are stuffy, but the main floor is still cold, the thermostat on the main floor may still tell the furnace that the home needs to be warmer. One solution to this issue is having a heating contractor install a zoned system, which relies on multiple thermostats and ductwork dampers that can open and close to deliver heating where it’s needed.

 

To improve your home’s heating setup, contact the experts at DK Heating & Sons. Based in Perry, OH, they serve commercial and residential clients with new HVAC installations, heating repairs, and routine maintenance. To learn more about their services, visit their website, and call (440) 259-4557 to schedule a heating contractor visit.

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