Fact or Fiction About Heating and Cooling Your Home

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in Zebulon, NC, are complex pieces of equipment. While most of us have a system that provides warm and cool air, we may not know the ins and outs of said system. That’s why there are a lot of myths floating around. Thankfully, we’re here to clear things up.

Myth: You Can Cool Your Home Faster by Setting the Temperature Lower

HVAC units are unable to work any faster than they already do. When you select a temperature for your home, your central AC unit will run and remain running until the thermostat notifies it that your home has reached the set temperature. If you set the unit to a lower setting than what you actually want, you’re only forcing the system to work longer than you need it to.

Myth: You’ll Save Energy by Closing Vents

It seems logical that closing the vents in rooms that you aren’t using saves energy. However, it doesn’t because shutting them blocks the flow of air throughout your home. This makes your system work harder.

Myth: It’s Unnecessary to Change the Air Filter

You may have heard that you don’t need to change your heating and cooling unit’s air filters. In fact, it’s important to replace them regularly. Dirty filters limit the flow of air and force HVAC systems to work harder than they should. That’s why you need to change them every two or three months.

Central AC System Help in Zebulon, NC

If you have questions about whether your central air conditioning system is working as efficiently and effectively as it should be, reach out to Alford Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning. Our technicians will be able to check and maintain your system, ensuring that it is working properly. Contact us today.

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