Friday, July 12, 2013

With Regular Service For HVAC Orland Park Residents Reduce Energy Consumption

By Roxanne Cruz


Air conditioning can make the heat and humidity of a Midwest summer much more bearable. Heating can take away the chill of winter winds. However, operating the heating and cooling system can take a large bite out of one's budget. With annual service for their HVAC Orland Park homeowners can reduce energy consumption.

Many heating systems depend on petroleum based fuels for heating. Just as gasoline prices have increased, so have the costs of heating oil and natural gas. With annual service to adjust burners these systems can operate with greater efficiency. This will ensure residents get the maximum heat for each dollar spent on fuel. In addition to adjusting burners, the system should be inspected for potential mechanical problems and repairs made as needed.

Air conditioners depend on the magic of physics along with several mechanical parts to provide cooling and dehumidification of the home. These systems must have coolant levels balanced. The technician attaches gauges to determine levels and add more as necessary.

In many areas, heat pumps have gained popularity. These units work using the same principles as air conditioners. They offer both dehumidification and cooling in the summer. When the winter months arrive, the system can be reversed and provide heat. The offer greater efficiency than other forms of electric heating and require the same maintenance as the AC unit.

Regardless of the way heat is produced, it is essential that ducts remain sealed and insulated. Even though the furnace, AC or heat pump is operating at top efficiency, leaks or a lack of insulation can reduce the amount of cooled or heated air reaching the occupied space of a home. This loss can increase the amount of money paid for operating the system.

Forced air systems have an average lifespan of approximately twelve years. In the past few years, the efficiency of such systems has increased greatly. When these higher efficiency systems are properly maintained they can continue to reduce the home's energy consumption. When older, inefficient system starts to reach the end of their lifespan, the homeowner may want to consider making a replacement with a higher efficiency system before a major breakdown occurs.

Neglect of systems can result in premature breakdowns several years before a unit might otherwise be expected to experience these problems. When a unit suffers such major breakdowns the owner will need to decide between repairing and replacing the unit. Unless the older unit is using the currently available refrigerant, an upgrade may be the only option. With the provisions of the Clean Air Act, certain refrigerants are no longer available. The technician can discuss these changes in the law and their effect on home cooling.

Using HVAC Orland Park homeowners can control the temperature and comfort level inside the home regardless of what the outside temperature happens to be. On the coldest day of winter, a well working heating system keeps occupants warm. On the warmest and most humid days of summer, air conditioning keeps everyone cool.




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