How well your HVAC system performs is directly tied to the comfort level in your home and your seasonal cooling costs. Air conditioning performance is affected by a number of factors, including whether the equipment receives regular preventive care, the amount of insulation in the home, and the condition of the ductwork.
Another key factor that impacts HVAC performance is air leakage through a home’s shell. The amount of leakage in the average home is so significant, it’s roughly equivalent to having a four-foot square hole in an exterior wall. If you haven’t already addressed air leaks by weatherizing, you’re likely sacrificing comfort and paying excessively high energy bills.
Scheduling a professional energy audit can help you identify and address specific issues to improve HVAC efficiency, but you begin by sealing easily-corrected air leaks in the thermal envelope. Since indoor air quality can decline in a home that’s tightly sealed, you’ll also want to ensure adequate ventilation.
Here’s how to fix some of the most common sources of air leaks in different areas of a home.
Learn more about improving air conditioning performance in your Charlottesville area home from the pros at W.E. Brown, Inc. or contact us today to schedule routine maintenance.