FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions In San Diego
Although it’s simple to take your heating, and cooling systems for granted, they are essential to the comfort of your house. Though most people are incredibly grateful that their homes and offices have comfortable temperatures, they don’t understand how HVAC systems achieve it. Instead, they believe that air conditioners operate like magic. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that air conditioners are found in 75% of American homes and account for 6% of the country’s total energy production. Every year, homeowners spend over $29 billion on energy expenses to regulate the temperature inside their houses.
The principles of refrigeration are used in the operation of air conditioners. They transfer heat from one part of the house to the outside, and a fan circulates the resulting cold air via the house’s ducts. Despite being exposed to the outdoors, these units are quite robust, operating for multiple hours every day and frequently lasting 15 years or longer.
When homeowners’ air conditioners break down, they get interested in the operation of these appliances. If any of the systems in your house need to be installed or serviced, you undoubtedly worry about doing the work correctly. The following are some of the most typical inquiries concerning heating and cooling systems:
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Should I Get A Heat Pump Or A Furnace In San Diego?
San Diego’s warm temperature is ideal for heat pumps. A heat pump will use less electricity than a furnace as long as the outside temperature is above freezing. For San Diego homeowners without natural gas lines, this is a huge benefit. Furnaces can also be used. Installation of a furnace could be more cost-effective if your air conditioner is already operating. Warm air is released into your home more quickly than a heat pump could. BLU HVAC can assist you in selecting the best new HVAC system if the time has come for one. Regardless of your choice, we can service almost any brand and model of heat pump or furnace!
How Often Do I Need To Change My HVAC Filter?
Every one to three months, low- to mid-efficiency air filters should be inspected and replaced if they seem clogged. Filters with high efficiency might endure longer than this. Furthermore, you can rinse and repurpose some filters because they are washable.
How Often Should I Service My HVAC System?
You should repair your furnace in the fall and service your air conditioner in the spring to get the most out of your equipment. Schedule a tune-up for your heat pump twice a year if you have one.
How Can I Improve My Indoor Air Quality?
How often do I need to change my air filters?
For most people, once a month is a pretty decent rule of thumb. More or less, depending on your location and the amount of dirt, pet dander, and other impurities present. To find out if your filter is unclean, check it often. Should it be, alter it.
What size unit do I need?
This one defies a simple solution. The size of the air conditioning and heating equipment you require will depend on several factors. The size of unit needed can vary depending on your house’s walls, insulation, attic space, and other factors. An too large system may produce an overly humid environment, which can lead to mold and moisture issues. An excessively small system will run continuously, increasing your energy costs. The ideal size unit for your house can only be determined by a licensed heating and cooling specialist.
If I replace my outdoor unit, do I need to also replace my indoor unit?
Yes, in the majority of cases. There are several reasons to replace the interior and outdoor units at the same time. To begin with, outdoor heat pump and air conditioner equipment are designed to operate in tandem with matching inside units. Mixing and matching units can lead to decreased performance and efficiency.
Furthermore, in the event that you purchased both your indoor and outdoor units simultaneously, it is likely that your interior unit will reach the end of its useful life around the same time as the outside unit. You are merely postponing the inevitable and probably increasing your energy costs at the same time if you choose not to replace the interior unit as well.
If you buy indoor and outdoor units at the same time, you’ll receive a guarantee that covers the entire system, so you won’t be responsible for paying for any necessary repairs to your unit during the warranty term.
Should I cover my unit in the fall and winter?
Although covering your unit might help keep undesired debris from building up on it, trying to use it while the covering is on can lead to issues. Feel free to cover it up if you’re going on a lengthy trip and intend to turn the unit off during your absence. Just be careful to turn off the power source before you depart.
What causes AC units to freeze up?
Your air conditioning system may freeze for a variety of reasons, all of which need to be fixed by a qualified technician since they are equipped with the right tools and training to address the issue.
Ironically, your system may freeze as a result of low refrigerant. Your system may eventually experience leaks due to wear and tear, which will result in refrigerant loss. Because there is less pressure inside the system when your unit loses refrigerant, it can freeze.
The refrigerant is still compelled to expand to the same degree even at low freon levels. The temperature created is cooled off the more that expansion takes place. The evaporator coil in your unit will ultimately get icy due to the lower temperature, which will cause moisture in the surrounding air to freeze and hinder the coil’s ability to function.
Units with dirty evaporator coils may reduce airflow, which could eventually lead to the system freezing. Freezing might also result from malfunctioning blower motors.
Why should I replace my R-22 outdoor unit with an R410A?
With the implementation of the San Diego Protocol restrictions aimed at mitigating the impact on ozone, the R-22 refrigerant and equipment are being phased out. Replacing your unit now might spare you future hassles because old R-22 systems’ replacement parts and refrigerants will become more expensive and harder to find as time goes on.
How often should I have my unit serviced?
Regular maintenance is necessary for heating and cooling devices to ensure optimal performance. Experts in HVAC advocate having your heating and cooling provider do an annual inspection and service call. Your system should be inspected by technicians, who should also lubricate and replace any broken parts.
Why are my ducts making a popping sound when the furnace starts or stops?
Popping sounds typically indicate that your system’s ducts are too tiny to handle the airflow it is producing. Experts in air conditioner repair with the requisite skills can assess your ductwork and make the necessary modifications.
What is a zoning system?
Zoning systems divide the ductwork of your air conditioning system into distinct sections, giving you the ability to regulate the temperature in each section and enabling more focused and effective air cooling.
For instance, you might have a room on the opposite end of the home that is rarely used as a guest room, but it might also be hot in the summer and require extra air to cool down. You can send less cold air to the empty room and more cold air to the room with lots of windows by using a zoned air conditioning system. Your home will be more pleasant and your AC system will operate more effectively as a result.
What can I do about indoor air quality?
For instance, you might have a room on the opposite end of the home that is rarely used as a guest room, but it might also be hot in the summer and require extra air to cool down. You can send less cold air to the empty room and more cold air to the room with lots of windows by using a zoned air conditioning system. Your home will be more pleasant and your AC system will operate more effectively as a result.
How do I find out if my unit is under warranty?
To find out when your equipment was made, look at the label on the outside. It’s likely that your equipment is protected by a warranty if it’s less than five years old. To learn more, get in touch with the manufacturer.
What’s the best way to extend the life of my unit?
Given the significant financial outlay for heating and cooling systems, it makes sense to want them to endure as long as possible. It’s usually a good idea to minimize utilization, so adjust the thermostat as necessary to do so when you’re not home. Clogs can be avoided by changing the air filters. Additionally, routine examinations can assist you in preventing any possible problem areas.
These are only a handful of the queries that professionals in heating and air conditioning respond to on a daily basis. Seeking assistance from qualified experts is beneficial if you have inquiries concerning your heating and air conditioning equipment.
BLU HVAC is a family-owned HVAC installation, repair, and maintenance service helping customers in the San Diego area. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, BLU HVAC services all makes and models of HVAC equipment. For answers to your heating and cooling problems, contact BLU HVAC today at (619) 380-0921.
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