Poor airflow can negatively affect the comfort of your McKinney, TX home. Your rooms might feel stuffy or have poor air quality or uneven temperatures. If you’re noticing that air isn’t moving well in your home, here are four potential reasons for poor airflow.
1. You Need to Clean or Replace Your Air Filter
An air filter’s job is to catch pollen, dust and other debris before they enter your HVAC system. However, when a filter is dirty, air can’t flow freely, reducing the amount of air that circulates in your home. You should check your HVAC system’s air filter at least once very 1 to 3 months and clean or replace it as needed.
2. Something Is Blocking the Vents or Registers
Check to make sure that furniture, curtains or other objects aren’t blocking the vents or registers. Any type of obstruction around or near vents or registers can affect airflow.
3. The Ductwork Is Leaking
The ductwork is responsible for moving air from your HVAC system to different rooms. If there are leaks or gaps in your ducts, air can escape before it reaches the vents. This can make some rooms feel cooler or warmer than others and lead to uneven airflow.
4. Your HVAC System Isn’t the Correct Size
A system that is too large might cycle on and off too quickly and not give air enough time to circulate. And a system that’s too small might struggle to keep up. Over time, this can overwork the fan’s blower motor resulting in reduced airflow.
If the air in your home doesn’t flow freely, we can help you find out why. Contact All Service Heating & Air to learn more about some ways you can improve your home’s airflow. As a family-owned and operated company, we’re dedicated to providing personalized service and high-quality equipment. Give us a call today.
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