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14 July 2013

With Regular Service For HVAC Orland Park Homeowners Reduce Their 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 in use depend on petroleum based fuels to fire the burner. As fuel prices for operating a car have increased, the costs of natural gas and heating oil have also gone up. However, annual service to adjust the burners helps to ensure these systems operate with the greatest amount of efficiency. This ensures the residents get the top value for the dollars spent on fuel. In addition to making burner adjustments, the technician will inspect the unit for potential mechanical problems and make any necessary repairs.

Summer cooling with air conditioning involves compressors, evaporators, blowers and ducts. In these systems it is essential that the coolant levels remain balanced. The technician will attach a set of gauges to the unit to determine if more coolant needs to be added for efficient operation.

Today, heat pumps are becoming more common than ever. A heat pump is very similar to an air conditioner in operation; however, it can be reversed in operation to provide heating as well as cooling. These systems are more efficient at heating homes than resistance heating used in years past. They require the same type of maintenance as an air conditioning system.

No matter how systems produce the heat or cool the air, central units must have ducts that are both insulated and sealed. A duct leak can greatly decrease the efficiency of any system. Ducts that are not insulated allow the heated or cooled air to be affected by unheated or uncooled spaces in the home. This results in higher operating costs.

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.

When systems have been neglected for several years, they may suffer major breakdowns several years before the average life of the unit. At this point, the consumer will need to decide whether to replace the system or repair the existing unit. Generally, it is recommended that units over six to eight years in age be replaced instead of repaired after a major component fails. Changes in the law regarding availability of older types of refrigerant make replacing heat pumps and AC units at this point even more beneficial.

With HVAC Orland Park residents have better control of the comfort level inside a home or business. When temperatures are blazing outside or fall to below zero, one's home can remain comfortable for the residents. Heating and air conditioning that is well maintained is less likely to cause problems for the owners as well as their families.




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