I’ve previously written about the importance of preparing your HVAC unit for winter. Connecticut winters can be particularly blustery and cold, which can potentially lead to issues with your HVAC unit. While it’s important to take the necessary precautions before bad weather hits, you can’t always prepare for everything. These are some of the most common HVAC issues faced during the wintertime, and how you can diagnose them! Remember, if the solution involves working with the HVAC unit itself, be sure to contact a professional.
Airflow and Temperature Issues
This is a fairly broad category, but that means it serves as an umbrella for several common HVAC issues during the wintertime. When it’s cold and snowy and chilly, you’re going to want to come home to a warm and cozy house. However, if you notice cold spots in certain locations of your house, even in rooms that are otherwise warm, you may have an airflow issue. Before you start fretting that your whole system needs thrown out, be sure to check windows, doors, and any other connections to the outside. Make sure they are properly sealed. Then, if the issue persists, it’s possible that you’ve got an HVAC issue. Often, for systems that use air ducts, the problem lies in the natural buildup of dust and other debris within those ducts. It’s typical for clogged air filters to be the culprit here, but there may be an underlying issue that a contractor could diagnose.
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Roland Violette, Jr., is the owner of several businesses in Ellington, Connecticut, including Violette Mechanical, Preferred Propane, and Ellington Oil. He also owns several rental properties in and around the area. To learn more, visit PreferredEnergyGroup.com.
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