Finding cold spots in your home when your furnace is running doesn't always mean your HVAC unit is faulty. In fact, this issue is common. Here’s a closer look at why this problem occurs and what homeowners and heating contractors can do to maintain consistent temperatures throughout the house.

Why Your Home Isn't Heating Evenly

Your house's size and shape affect heat distribution in your residence. Furnaces have varying heating capacities, and an undersized heating system cannot warm a large home. On the other hand, oversized furnaces can go through excessive on/off cycles, which may lead to inefficient heating and premature failure. Also, it may be more challenging to regulate temperatures in rooms with large windows, as well as areas that are far from the heating system.

Airflow issues also lead to uneven heating. Dirty or blocked registers cause warm air to move to other rooms, while duct punctures leak air. Finally, if the air filters get dirty, your central heating system's performance will diminish.

How to Ensure Your Have Even Heating

Calculating your home's British Thermal Unit (BTU) per square foot can help you determine the proper furnace size for your home. Ask your heating contractor to check for airflow obstructions and zone your HVAC system so you can better control indoor temperatures. Also, keep your heating system efficient by cleaning or replacing your air filters even six weeks and resealing gaps around your windows and doors. If you have pets or smokers in your home, change the filters every two weeks. 

Rely on a dependable heating contractor to keep every part of your home warm and cozy. For almost 35 years, Donovan & Jorgenson has been providing efficient heating and cooling solutions and 24/7 emergency services to residential and commercial clients in the Greater Milwaukee, WI, area. Their HVAC contractors will accurately diagnose your system and help keep your home comfortable. To ask about financing options or schedule an appointment, visit their website.