What is air balancing and why is it important?

If you are experiencing hot and cold spots in your home, you may need air balancing. Air balancing is important because it ensures an even flow of warm and cool air throughout your home, eliminates drafts, and saves energy because you aren’t overheating or over-cooling certain areas. But the primary benefit is you and your family will experience improved indoor air quality. Air balancing is conducted by a qualified HVAC technician like the ones at CARE Heating and Cooling, and it’s a sound investment because it will prolong the life of your HVAC system.

Here is how air balancing works

The HVAC technician wants to stabilize air pressure in your home to make sure that warm or cool air is evenly distributed. They will check the fan to make sure that it’s operating properly and adjust the speed up or down to make certain heated and cooled air is reaching all areas of your home. If necessary, they can replace belts and other parts or replace the fan completely.

The technician will also check room-to-room vent dampers, intake registers, and returns to make certain that duct work is not clogged or dirty and that the dampers open and close properly. All of these issues can impede airflow and dust and dirt can exacerbate allergens and respiratory problems. As well, leaks, cracks, and holes in the ductwork can cause air to escape, which hampers airflow.

Another area the technician will examine is the thermostat to make sure it’s working properly. A faulty or outdated thermostat can throw the indoor temperature out of whack, causing your HVAC system to work harder, while still not producing enough warm or cool air, resulting in discomfort and high energy costs. The technician may recommend installing a smart thermostat, or if you live in a multi-level home, zone cooling and heating, such as a ductless mini-split.

Need better airflow in your home?

If you believe that your home would benefit from air balancing, contact CARE Heating and Cooling at 614-841-1555. We’ll schedule an appointment with one of Care Heating & Cooling’s licensed HVAC specialists to come to your home, conduct an assessment, and give you a quote.