Controlling the Humidity in Your Home

As outdoor temperatures begin to warm up, many homeowners find themselves thinking about the quality of the air conditioning systems that service their homes. If your air conditioner is old or has started to malfunction in recent years, you may want to invest in a new air conditioner before the heat of summer sets in.

Here are three things that you should take into consideration as you install a new air conditioner to ensure the unit is equipped to meet your cooling needs well into the future.

1. Make sure you have the ductwork necessary to properly transport cooled air.

Homeowners often overlook the importance of adding new ductwork when making an addition or remodeling their home. Many older homes may have limited spans of ductwork as well, and these limited ducts can make it difficult for your air conditioner to deliver cooled air throughout your entire home.

As you invest in the installation of a new air conditioner unit, you should have your HVAC contractor examine your home's ductwork to determine if new ducts should be added to increase the efficiency of your new air conditioner.

2. Inspect your existing ducts for leaks.

Installing a new air conditioner to service your home can be a great way to reduce your overall energy costs, but only if the ducts responsible for delivering cooled air throughout your home are in good working condition. As you have an HVAC contractor install a new air conditioner, you should also have your ducts inspected for signs of leaks or damage.

The average home can lose between 20% and 30% of its cooled air due to leaking ducts, so having your HVAC contractor seal and repair your existing ducts can be beneficial when it comes to improving the performance of your new air conditioner.

3. Take the time to address your home's indoor air quality.

The quality of the air inside your home can have a dramatic impact on the overall health and wellness of your family. Poor indoor air can agitate respiratory conditions and intensify allergy symptoms.

If you feel that your home's indoor air quality could stand to be improved, you should talk to your HVAC contractor about installing an air conditioning unit that comes complete with a filtration system. The filter will remove allergens and other contaminants from cooled air before it enters your home, improving the quality of the air you breathe each day.

Investing in a new air conditioner can be exciting. Make sure your unit runs as efficiently as possible by adding new ductwork, repairing existing ducts, and considering the addition of a filtration system to improve indoor air quality. To learn more, contact an HVAC company like One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning.