{"id":1510,"date":"2020-04-20T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1510"},"modified":"2020-04-17T14:17:48","modified_gmt":"2020-04-17T18:17:48","slug":"dont-believe-these-common-hvac-myths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/hvac\/dont-believe-these-common-hvac-myths\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Believe These Common HVAC Myths!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Here\u2019s the thing\u2014misinformation costs money. That\u2019s\nespecially true when it comes to your HVAC systems. When homeowners believe\nmyths about their air conditioner or even their heater, it leads them to misuse\nthe system and potentially drive up their own energy costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mistakes can lead to premature breakdowns, too. The good\nnews is, we\u2019re here to debunk several of the most common HVAC myths we\u2019ve\nheard. Read on! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Myth #1: Air Filters Only Need Changing During Annual Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is true that changing the air filter within your central air conditioning system or furnace is something your technician does during your annual maintenance tune-up. However, this often leads homeowners to believe that the air filter doesn\u2019t need to be changed at any other time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is definitely a misconception, however. This air filter protects the HVAC unit from dirt, dust, and other debris that can get in its\u2019 interior components. This restricts airflow and ultimately hurts your HVAC system efficiency. During periods of high HVAC system use\u2014which let’s face it, we practically use our air conditioners year round\u2014you should be changing your air filter every 1-3 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you have a permanent air filter? Well, it still needs to be removed and cleaned! The only difference between a permanent air filter and the other kind is that you don\u2019t need to dispose of the permanent filter\u2014simply just clean it off and put it back in your system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course, it is important for us to add here that if you do <\/em>have a permanent air filter, you\nshould be washing it with a low-pressure hose, and making sure it completely\ndries off before putting it back into the system, to prevent mold growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #2: The Lowest AC Thermostat Setting Will Cool Your Home Faster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Folks often believe that the lower they set their thermostat in the summer, the faster their air conditioner will cool off the living space. But this doesn\u2019t occur at all. Rather, it makes the air conditioner run longer than it should have to. This is very inefficient and will leave your system with unnecessary wear and tear, and additional costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #3: It Doesn\u2019t Matter Where You Put the Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the contrary, this matters very much. If your new\nthermostat is installed in an area that\u2019s significantly shadier or sunnier than\nmost of your living space, you won\u2019t experience the best in heating and\ncooling. The thermostat should be installed in an area that tells the true\nstory of how hot or cold your living space actually is. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myth #4: Closing Some of Your Vents Saves Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The reverse is actually true. Closing off vents puts a\nstrain on your cooling system, and forced-air heater if you have one. This\nimbalance in air pressure causes your system to run longer and forces more air\nthrough certain areas of your ductwork that wasn\u2019t designated to handle that\nmuch. You may find yourself facing a worn out HVAC unit and ductwork problems\nyou weren\u2019t anticipating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For expert HVAC service in Navarre, FL<\/a>, contact Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.<\/a> today! <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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