Uneven Home Heating & Cooling: And What’s the Deal w/ Ductless Mini Split Heat Pumps, Sizing & Sealing Ductwork Issues?
When it comes to complaints about home energy efficiency, we hear all kinds of different things from homeowners in the Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Granite Bay and Citrus Heights areas.
Some concerns seem to pop up time and time again, however, and one of the most common issues we hear about is uneven heating and cooling throughout the home.
It’s a problem you might associate with older homes with systems that have not been well-maintained, but did you know this issue can happen just as easily in newer homes?
So, what’s the deal with uneven home heating and cooling? Let’s take a closer look at your home and find out.
Ductwork Issues: Sizing and Sealing
Your home’s ductwork can be likened to a pair of lungs.
When everything is clean, clear and functioning properly, there’s usually nothing to worry about. Ductwork issues are quite common, however, and the problem often comes down to either improper sizing or a lack of proper duct sealing.
When either of these scenarios is at play, you can expect conditioned air to escape your ductwork, thus not properly making its way throughout the home and leading to uneven home heating and cooling.
HVAC System Sizing
Clearly, the quality of your home’s ductwork plays a pretty major role in home comfort, but what about the size of your HVAC systems?
A heating and cooling system that hasn’t been properly sized for a home can cause serious problems with uneven temperatures.
If your HVAC system can’t keep up with the size of your home, it will most likely overwork, which effectively shortens its lifespan. Sizing should always be handled by a trained HVAC professional, as it’s relatively easy to make mistakes.
A Solution? Ductless Mini Splits
There’s been a lot of talk among California homeowners in recent years about ductless mini split heating and cooling systems and for good reason.
Mini splits are great for large homes, as they allow you to “spot” heat and cool in rooms that don’t normally receive attention from your home’s ductwork.
Ductless mini splits are not only effective at increasing home comfort, but they can lead to enhanced energy efficiency and lower utility bills as well. When you go ductless, everything changes.
Don’t let uneven home heating and cooling get in the way of enjoying the beautiful California fall. Each home is unique, and our team is here to help you solve temperature imbalances! Contact CES today to learn more and to schedule an appointment.
