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New Year, New Heating System in 2022

Install a New Heater This Year!

Heaters are important for homes located in cold regions! As the winter season continues to drop in temperature, revealing snow and ice, heaters are a great addition to a home. This year, homeowners should install a new heater!

When Should Heaters Be Replaced?

Sadly, heaters don't last forever. After a few years and use, heaters begin to fall apart. However, there are some ways homeowners can notice the signs. 

Homeowners should replace heaters using heater replacement services. If there are large leaks or cracks in the heaters, it is time to either replace the heater or contact a heater repair technician. However, homeowners can't repair heaters because of how expensive they are most of the time.

Another sign is if the heat in a home no longer works. If a homeowner is struggling to heat their home, it may be a problem with their heater system. However, the only way to know is to call a heating company to ask for advice. Sometimes, it is a small fix with the thermostat, but it needs to be replaced if it no longer works.

How to Choose the Right Heaterpros cons

With so many choices, it is hard to choose the right heater! Homeowners should start by researching the types of heaters that exist along with the pros and cons of each system.

The most common and popular heating system is a furnace. The furnace works by pushing hot air throughout a home that has ducts to travel with. The ducts are placed in each room, and the system is powered by electricity. Furnaces used to be powered by coal and fire but have changed drastically.

There are also boilers. Instead of using only electricity, boilers use water and heat to create steam, and the steam then travels and brings heat throughout a home. Boilers are rare in the South and mainly found in Northern cold states that need more heat.

Another heater option is heat pumps. These heat pumps do not use ducts to travel around. Instead, the pumps create heat with electricity. The pumps find cool and warm air that is located outside and push it into a home. This uses the least amount of energy but is harder to repair.

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Always Maintain New Heater Systems

To decrease the chances of a furnace replacement, homeowners should maintain their new heater systems. All systems require some form of maintenance, or it can be dangerous. During the cold months, having a heat source is important, especially if there is the possibility of a storm.

Not only is it dangerous because the new heater may not work, but because without cleaning and maintenance, dust, dirt, mold, and bugs can get stuck in the filter. The things in the filter get blown back into the air, which can make people feel very sick.

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Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning has over 37 years of valuable experience in the Sun Prairie, WI area. They provide same-day services, quality customer care, and affordable pricing to their community! Call them today for all HVAC needs!

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Hot and Cold Spots: What Do They Reveal About the HVAC System?

Causes and Solutions for Hot and Cold Spots

Ever step into a shower and the hot water feels like it’s burning your skin because it's so cold? Going from one temperature extreme to the next is not always a pleasant experience. The same can be said about hot and cold spots in a house. This is when a person walks into one room and it feels like a bonfire was lit in the room, then they walk into the room right next to it and it feels like Antarctica. It’s quite an odd experience to go from one extreme to another when the rooms are so close together.

When these hot and cold spots start to occur, it tends to be a signal that something is not working properly with the HVAC system, and it needs to be repaired to get things back in order. In order to know if it will need repair or replacement, your first question should be based on the actual HVAC maintenance that the system has received.

Hot and Cold Spots Signal Airflow Problems

airflow problemsHot and cold spots in the house typically end up being caused by an airflow problem. There is either a room getting too much airflow, a room not getting enough airflow, or both. This inconsistency ends up resulting in noticeably different temperatures between rooms, even when they are right next to each other.

Airflow problems can be caused by a variety of different things. The ducts could be the wrong size, the ducts could be damaged or leaking, or the ducts could have been designed wrong when the house was initially built. Because there isn’t a clear cut answer to what’s causing the airflow problem, it’s important that homeowners figure this out first before implementing a solution.

The Best Way to Fix Airflow Problems

One common fix that many homeowners will try to add more airflow. Makes sense right? If a room isn’t getting enough airflow, just add an additional duct and supply vent to get more air into the room. Well, this may be a quick fix, but it isn’t a good long-term solution. Just throwing something in place won’t fix the problem.

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The airflow problem should be properly measured first. Many things need to be taken into account to determine a solution including how much air actually blows into each zone of the house, what the insulation levels and ductwork looks like, and what sources of air infiltration exist. Utilizing a professional can help homeowners measure these different aspects of airflow and build a solution that works to balance the airflow throughout the house.

Additional Reasons for Hot and Cold Spots

fixing airflow problemsImproper zoning is another common cause of hot and cold spots. A zoning system helps homeowners control the different rooms or “zones” of the house based on those zones rather than setting a temperature for the entire house.

When a house isn’t zoned, the temperatures can easily become inconsistent between different zones and rooms. Hot and cold spots could also be from a homeowner overworking the HVAC system. If the system is overworked, parts of it can shut down or malfunction and lead to inconsistent airflow.

Finally, hot and cold spots could also be due to different HVAC issues like air leaks around doors, windows, or attic stairs. Checking for these leaks and sealing them will allow the temperatures to balance and put an end to those hot and cold spots.

About Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning

Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning is dedicated to providing the best plumbing, electrical and indoor air comfort solutions to its customers. Every job is tailored to the specific situation and budget and all their technicians have completed rigorous training for added customer peace of mind.