Gainesville Mechanical

Control Humidity

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:37:19 +0000

Humidity levels have more effect on comfort than temperature. De-humidify in the summer and humidify in the winter. Variable speed fan coils or furnaces can maintain humidity levels in your home all year long. Run a de-humidifier in the basement if the basement is humid. A damp basement can add humidity to the whole house. A dehumidifier in the basement will reduce the humidity levels in the home, making it more comfortable throughout the summer months.

Programmable Thermostats

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:37:05 +0000

According to the department of energy, a programmable thermostat can reduce your heating costs by up to 35% and cooling costs by up to 25%.

Treat condensate lines.

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:36:47 +0000

Most service calls for condensate leaks could be prevented. Pour a cap full of bleach in your condensate lines to kill algae and sludge, which causes the condensate lines to clog.

Treat for fire ants.

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:36:29 +0000

Treat the area around your condenser for fire ants as needed. Fire ants build mounds inside the condensers and can cause your air conditioner to shut down.

Allow air to circulate around your condensing unit.

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:36:11 +0000

Fallen leaves can hinder the efficiency of your air conditioner. Clear all fallen leaves and debris from around your condenser. This also means pruning nearby hedges and keeping the grass mowed. You should have a minimum 2’ clearance on all sides of the condenser.

Check the air filter

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:35:46 +0000

Check the air filter, and change it if necessary. Some filters may need changing monthly, while others only need to be changed annually. Dirty filters can decrease your system’s efficiency by as much as 30%. Dirty filters are the number one reason for nuisance service calls.

Turn on your air conditioning unit

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:35:27 +0000

Turn on your air conditioning unit the first day the temperature hits 70 degrees and let it run for about an hour. Detecting that there is a problem is less painful when it is still relatively cool outside and HVAC contractors are not catching emergency calls.

Maintain your system

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:35:02 +0000

You can insure your system operates at peak performance by scheduling bi-annual maintenance checks. The cost of one emergency service call could cost as much as 3 times the cost of a preventative maintenance plan. You will have the peace of mind knowing your system will perform when you need it and save money on utilities. Lack of filter changes and regular maintenance is the number 1 cause of equipment failures and costly repair bills.

Airflow & Zoning Controls

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:38:03 +0000

Mike explains the importance of properly designed duct systems, air flow measurement, and how zone controls operate.

Mechanical room- Furnace & Zone dampers

admin — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:56:58 +0000

Mike explains how variable speed furnaces and zoning work together to heat and cool your home.