FAQs
Q: What does HVAC signify?
A: HVAC is an acronym that means heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Q: What kind of preventative maintenance do I need to do on my cooling and heating unit?
A: The secret to HVAC care is ideal airflow. This implies that anything that restrains airflow should be immediately attended to. Things like dust, debris, or dirt should be removed. Your air filters should normally be clean for proper circulation. A yearly tune-up on your AC should be set up in the early spring and an annual tune-up on your furnace should be scheduled in the autumn season.
Q: How do I determine when my AC, furnace, or HVAC system is still under warranty?
A: Knowing whether your manufacturer’s warranty is still current or not will help you determine if a needed repair job will be covered. The age of your unit usually determines if it is covered by your warranty. If it is no more than 5 years old, then your warranty is typically still active. If it is over 5 years old, then it, more than likely, is not. This, of course, depends upon the manufacturer and the company that installed your system. You can always call SOS XTREME Comfort®, a trained Greeley HVAC company, to let you know the standing of your manufacturer’s warranty.
Q: Should a loud noise coming out of my cooling system and heating unit be something that worries me?
A: You should definitely do something about a loud noise coming out of your HVAC system. First, you do not need to be a contributor to sound pollution. Even though your system might be running well, your neighbors will appreciate not needing to listen to your system whenever it turns on. There are many factors that contribute to a loud system. They include:
- Age
- Make of the unit
- Whether the compressor is insulated
Most contemporary units are a whole lot more quieter than their earlier counterparts. Nevertheless, don’t forget to compare makes and models and review the sound ratings for each. You do not need to install one that is a little louder than another option specifically if it is located right next to your bedroom window.
Q: How does my HVAC system push air throughout my home?
A: Your HVAC system primarily functions by pulling air through your vents. This air, then travels to your system’s air handler. The conditioned air is then pushed back into your home through your air vents or registers. These vents are frequently found on your walls. Sometimes, they are located on your ceilings or floors.
Q: How can I make my heating and cooling system work even more efficiently without having to upgrade it?
A: The absolute best process to help keep your system running economically is by simply maintaining it. You have to have your air conditioning unit serviced in the springtime right before you start to use it constantly in the summer. Also, you need to have your heating system serviced in the fall season before the cold winter months comes in. Studies verify that house owners who do not maintain their system twice a year, have less efficient systems by approximately 5% -10%. Additionally, as a property owner , you need to replace your filters as often as required. Be sure to work with filters that have high efficiency ratings to keep your system clean. Your system has to breathe so do not block off your register or air vents. Keep clutter away from your exterior unit. You need to allow for proper circulation.
Q: I just bought a new cooling and heating unit. Should I have a programmable thermostat put in too?
A: A programmable thermostat can work wonders on your home heating and air conditioning costs. Unless you have the memory of an elephant, it turns your temperature up or down based on your set agenda. This means that you don’t have the responsibility of going out for the whole day and remembering to adjust the temperature. Let’s be honest. In the hustle and bustle of life, many people are hurrying out the door and simply don’t have time to remember things like that. Your programmable thermostat remembers for you. This saves money on heating and cooling expenses by changing the thermostat up or down when you are not home. You will not pay to heat or cool an empty house. It also keeps your home at a more comfortable temperature given that you can get out of bed to a warm house in the winter and in the summer, you can get home from work to a nicely cooled home.
Q: I am aware of that I will need to have my furnace tuned up in the fall and my AC system evaluated in the spring. Why can’t I have both of these checked together?
A: You use your HVAC system the most in the summer season and in the winter season. For that reason, you will want to have your cooling system looked at the spring and your heater inspected in the fall. A Greeley HVAC expert will get more of a true reading when each system is about to be used the most. This prevents really expensive repair jobs and it guarantees that your system is operating at peak performance.
Q: The temperature inside of my home is fine but my unit’s fan seems to be running all of the time. What should I do?
A: If your fan seems to be functioning all of the time, then it is very likely that your thermostat is on the ‘on’ setting. Even if this setting generates more of a balanced temperature all throughout your home, it most definitely will make your energy bills rise.
