Strong airflow is the key to indoor comfort. Adequate circulation keeps air moving and helps your air conditioner operate at peak efficiency — providing cooler air and using less energy.
Consider these simple steps to improve airflow in your home this summer, and make your living space feel better while providing better indoor air quality.
Use Ceiling and Portable Fans
Ceiling and portable fans assist your HVAC as it works to keep fresh air moving through your home.
Make sure that ceiling fans are set to rotate clockwise in the summer. This forces air away from the ceiling and promotes an indoor breeze.
Place portable fans so they will draw air from incoming vents.
Maintain Your Air Conditioning System
Your system will move air much better when it is operating correctly. You should change intake air filters every 30 to 90 days and keep the area around your outside unit clean. Don’t let grass, weeds, or debris block the outward flow of hot air.
Seal Your Home’s Envelope
Seal outer walls, windows, doors, and other openings so that hot outdoor air does not force its way inside to push out the air you are paying to cool. Leaks in your home’s envelope reduce the cooling power of your air conditioner, restrict proper circulation, and leave air stagnant.
Improve HVAC and Inside Ventilation
Open and clear ventilation promotes strong circulation and airflow. Check every vent entering your home to be sure none are blocked or closed.
Use kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans when cooking or bathing to help remove excess moisture that restricts airflow. Strategically placed dehumidifiers can also assist your air conditioner in pulling excess moisture from your indoor air.
Additional Tips for Improving Airflow
Here are some more simple steps to improve airflow in your home this summer to consider:
- Keeping inside doors open allows air to flow freely from room to room and promotes even cooling.
- Close blinds and curtains during peak sunlight hours to reduce direct radiant heating, helping your air conditioner circulate indoor air more effectively.
- Upgrade your HVAC and use zoned cooling. A modern energy-efficient HVAC generates more circulation and cooling power with less energy.
Count on Home Allegiance Heating & Air For Top HVAC Performance
If you need professional air conditioner service in addition to these simple steps to improve airflow in your home this summer, the experts at Home Allegiance Heating & Air are here to help with all HVAC needs in Hamilton Township and the surrounding New Jersey area.
Call us today at (609) 375-8424 to schedule service.
FAQs
Why Should You Schedule Regular HVAC Maintenance?
Regular professional tune-ups and inspections ensure your unit is operating correctly mechanically and fully charged with refrigerant.
What Is the Difference Between Whole-House Fans and Air Purifiers?
A whole-house fan creates airflow by drawing cool outdoor air inside when temperatures are appropriate. Air purifiers draw polluted air in, filter out contaminants, and move clean air back into your living space.
