Monday, February 17, 2020

What are HVAC Systems?


HVAC systems are comprised of three elements:  heating (furnaces), ventilation (ductwork), and air conditioning units.  All three elements go together to form your HVAC system.  If you have a furnace and an air conditioner, they need a ventilation system to move the heated or cooled air throughout your home or business.



The ventilation portion of the system will include air returns, exhaust pipes, and ducts to convey the air flow from either your furnace or air conditioner.  Air returns have filters that need to be checked and changed regularly.

The major elements of your heating unit (furnace) are the blower and the heating element within the furnace to warm the air.  These important parts of the system need to be checked annually to ensure that they are in proper working order.

The air conditioning unit is located on the outside of your home or building.  A compressor is what cools the outside air before the air is moved inside to cool the inside space.  The fan on the outside unit moves the cooled air into the duct work.  

HVAC systems are some of the most complicated systems located within your home.  They largely go unseen and sometimes are not given much thought unless you have a problem.  Heating or cooling problems are recognized immediately.

Regular maintenance and check ups are required to keep HVAC systems in great working order.  It is really not complicated to change a filter here and there in the ventilation system, but when you begin to hear strange noises it is time to call a professional.  Temperature changes that are erratic and unusual normal present more warning signs that you need to get your HVAC system checked out by a professional.

As technology increases so do the level of sophistication in HVAC systems. When HVAC systems are running smoothly and perfectly, we can live in perfectly controlled and comfortable indoor climates.  When the system malfunctions, it is time to call an expert quickly. Air-Rite has professionals available for all your maintenance needs and queries.