Whether you use a heat pump or furnace to warm your home in Julian, NC, you should get consistent airflow, assuming your system isn’t variable-speed. If not, there may be an issue. Four causes of poor air circulation are dirty filters, blocked vents, leaking vents and mechanical failure.
Clogged Air Filter
If you own a ducted heating system, change the filter in the return vent approximately every three months. Otherwise, the dirt and debris that the filter has caught will make it harder for the furnace or heat pump to push the warm air into your home.
Obstructions in the Vents
Dust and dirt build-up in the vents can have a similar effect to a dirty filter. In addition, you may have closed a vent to an unoccupied room thinking it would help save energy, but this is actually bad for the system and leads to uneven airflow. Make sure all vents stay open and that nothing blocks them like any furniture or rugs.
Leaks in the Vents
If you haven’t had the ductwork sealed and insulated in a while, there’s a good chance that it has developed cracks and holes. Naturally, warm air will escape through these, resulting in cold spots throughout your home. A maintenance service technician could easily detect these leaks for you.
Mechanical Failure
One simple possibility is that your system’s blower motor is weakening. Alternately, it could be that the compressor for your ducted or ductless heat pump is going out. The compressor coil is the component responsible for drawing heat from outside.
If the time has come for a heating repair in Julian, NC, get ahold of Johns Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Water Purification and Electrical. Our NATE-certified service technicians are familiar with all makes and models and will quickly and accurately pinpoint the cause of poor airflow. Our family-owned company has been around since 1974 and satisfied more than 250,000 residential and commercial clients.