As a homeowner, comfort is a top concern. So when you start noticing hot and cold spots in your home, they can quickly become very irritating. Not only do hot and cold spots impact the environment you’ve worked so hard to get right, but when they show up, it can indicate that there are other concerns. It’s easy to simply suggest air conditioner service, but there are a couple things you can take a look at to learn more before the pros at North Mechanical Heating and Cooling pay you a visit.
Hot and cold spots can be the product of a number of things, ranging from an inadequate amount of cold air return vents to something as easy as a blocked air vent. For something like the latter, you can walk through every room in your home and visually inspect each and every vent to see whether there is something blocking it. Depending on the layout of your furniture, there might be a vent or two that ends up being covered by a night stand or bed, meaning that you’re not reaping the full benefit from your heating and cooling system.
For something like inadequate cold air return vents, you’ll want to speak with a pro. It can be during routine air conditioner service or in addition to that appointment, but many homes usually only have one cold air return, which may not be sufficient for providing the even temperatures you want.
What does all this mean for you as a homeowner?
- Rethink the layout of the rooms having issues with hot and cold spots. There’s a chance that this will fix your problems or at least boost the comfort of the room. If you’ve already noted that there aren’t any vents that are blocked, there is still a chance that the layout of the room and its furniture could decrease the flow of air in the room.
- You should get a professional duct system analysis set up with the experts at North Mechanical Heating and Cooling so they can come out and uncover the cause of your hot and cold spots. They’ll be able to give you recommendations based on their findings and help arrange a plan to solve any problems they find.
- Get your ducts cleaned. This is separate from air conditioner service, but can make a big impact in your home’s comfort. After all, when was the last time you had your ducts cleaned? It may not solve all of your hot and cold spot annoyances, but there can be a noticeable improvement after the cleaning is completed.
There’s no debate that hot and cold spots are annoying at the very least, but that doesn’t mean you simply have to live with an uncomfortable home. Beyond your comfort, hot and cold spots can also mean your efficiency is less than optimal. If you’re experiencing hot and cold spots, don’t hesitate to set up air conditioner service with the team at North Mechanical Heating and Cooling in Payson. Call 928-263-8570 to set up an appointment today.