Maybe you’ve felt like your home has never been comfortable enough ever since you moved to Raleigh, North Carolina, and you’re tired of high utility costs. Your HVAC system’s size may be to blame. If your HVAC is too large or too small, it may be causing inefficiency, high utility and repair costs, and discomfort in your home. Here’s why your HVAC’s size is important.
Efficiency
The size of your HVAC system plays a significant role in the overall efficiency of your unit. If your system is larger than it needs to be to heat or cool your home, it will likely spend most of the time in its start-up phase, which uses the most energy, before it has completed its cycle. A small system, on the other hand, will draw too much energy in an attempt to maintain comfort. However, its size will keep it from ever doing so, inevitably wasting that energy.
Utility and Repair Costs
The inefficiency caused by poor HVAC sizing can lead to several other problems, including a hike in both your utility and repair costs. As a system that’s too large or too small draws more energy than necessary, it will lead to high utility bills that will continue to rise if you continue to run inefficient systems. An inefficient operation will also lead to increased wear and tear that will land you with expensive repair bills.
Comfort
Inefficiently-sized HVAC systems also make it more difficult to keep your home comfortable. For example, since an oversized air conditioner and heat pump will shut down before its cycle is complete, it won’t adequately dehumidify your air, leaving your home feeling muggy and uncomfortable. An undersized system, on the other hand, will struggle to reach the temperature on your thermostat, leaving you always a little far away from the coziness you deserve.
Don’t let a poorly sized HVAC system keep you from the comfort and savings you need and deserve. To check your HVAC’s size, call Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing at 919-246-5801.
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