Keep Your Cool: Top Signs Your HVAC System Needs Attention

KEEP YOUR COOL: TOP SIGNS YOUR HVAC SYSTEM NEEDS ATTENTION Strange Noises These noises may signal loose or Knocking, pinging, or KNOCK POP popping sounds can all indicate that your HVAC system needs repair worn parts inside the system Increased Utility Bills Furnaces and air As your system runs more to get the same heating and cooling results, your utility bills will increase conditioners become less efficient as they get older Age A 10-year-old air conditioner or a 10 Purchasing new Energy Star approved products may qualify you for federal tax credits and 15-year-old furnace has reached old age and may require replacement save you money on your utility bill High-efficiency units can save up to 20% on your heating and cooling bills Uncomfortable Indoor Temperatures JULY Your HVAC system's job is to keep you cool in summer and DEC If your home is heated or cooled unevenly, your system may need repair warm in winter Leaks and Blockages Blocked evaporation coils or not enough Freon may A Freon leak could be poisonous if it comes into contact cause your AC to freeze, shortening its life with an open flame Overdue Maintenance You should have your HVAC system inspected once a year or at any sign of trouble HVAC systems need regular maintenance to work properly Excessive Dryness or Humidity Leaky ductwork can If your system is not working correctly, the air in your home can be too dry in winter or too humid in summer also contribute to this problem Provided by: Sources: Blue Dot. www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_checklist_consumers www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index www.homeenergycenter.com/8furnace_signs.html A Fort Pit Grouр Соmрапу www.bluedotservices.com KEEP YOUR COOL: TOP SIGNS YOUR HVAC SYSTEM NEEDS ATTENTION Strange Noises These noises may signal loose or Knocking, pinging, or KNOCK POP popping sounds can all indicate that your HVAC system needs repair worn parts inside the system Increased Utility Bills Furnaces and air As your system runs more to get the same heating and cooling results, your utility bills will increase conditioners become less efficient as they get older Age A 10-year-old air conditioner or a 10 Purchasing new Energy Star approved products may qualify you for federal tax credits and 15-year-old furnace has reached old age and may require replacement save you money on your utility bill High-efficiency units can save up to 20% on your heating and cooling bills Uncomfortable Indoor Temperatures JULY Your HVAC system's job is to keep you cool in summer and DEC If your home is heated or cooled unevenly, your system may need repair warm in winter Leaks and Blockages Blocked evaporation coils or not enough Freon may A Freon leak could be poisonous if it comes into contact cause your AC to freeze, shortening its life with an open flame Overdue Maintenance You should have your HVAC system inspected once a year or at any sign of trouble HVAC systems need regular maintenance to work properly Excessive Dryness or Humidity Leaky ductwork can If your system is not working correctly, the air in your home can be too dry in winter or too humid in summer also contribute to this problem Provided by: Sources: Blue Dot. www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_checklist_consumers www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index www.homeenergycenter.com/8furnace_signs.html A Fort Pit Grouр Соmрапу www.bluedotservices.com