4 Tips on Improving Your HVAC System Efficiency

Your HVAC system consumes a significant cost of your annual energy costs. Proper maintenance of the heating and cooling system will help to maximize the efficiency and lifespan and reduce energy consumption. Over time, the heating and cooling system will become less efficient and there are a few tips you can follow to make it work efficiently and to reduce the energy costs.

Tips for improving the HVAC system efficiency:

Energy-efficient fenestrations: Fenestrations are openings on your home’s exterior walls. Traditional fenestrations allow heat to pass through by conduction which leads to heat gain during warm days and heat loss during cold days. This demands the overwork of the HVAC system to compensate. Energy-efficient fenestrations are always a better way to improve your HVAC system efficiency and performance.

Calibration of thermostat: Thermostat settings can always vary anywhere from a single percentage to five whole degrees off from the right temperature. This small difference can cost you over time. Adjusting the temperature will help in saving money and energy. When on vacations, it is advisable to set more lenient temperature timings to eliminate unnecessary work. To ensure that your temperature readings are true, place the thermostat a few inches away from the HVAC system to calibrate the thermostat appropriately.

Inspect the drain line: The drain line above the indoor coiling unit can get clogged from dust and other particles. Keeping the drain line clear will save the basement from taking on water in case the drain gets blocked.

Control economizers and VFD: Economizers are attached to the HVAC system to ensure high efficiency. Faulty controls in these economizers can tamper with the HVAC system performance. It is important to ensure that your economizer is free from any malfunctioning or faults.

Variable frequency drive controls the HVAC unit motor speed leading to energy savings. Malfunctioning of VFD’s can cause energy efficiency-related problems for your HVAC system. Ensuring that the VPD drive is not running on bypass mode will help in saving energy.

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