If you’ve been doing your research for an HVAC upgrade, you’ll have found out exactly what equipment you need and which brands fit your budget and meet your needs. But your research can’t end there.
Even the best quality HVAC equipment can be ruined by improper installation. To keep your equipment running for years to come, and to avoid costly (and avoidable) repairs, it’s important to be sure your installer is doing the right thing.
Read on to learn about 5 HVAC installation mistakes and how they can cost you.
1. Inadequate Air Distribution
Your furnace and air conditioner do the heating and cooling–not the distributing. Your duct system needs to efficiently and effectively transport hot and cold air throughout your home. If your HVAC system has a poor air distribution design, it’ll use much more energy than it should.
To keep your system energy-efficient, your contractor needs to design an air distribution system that fits your space and equipment. The size of the ducts must meet the output capacity of your unit.
2. Using an incorrectly sized furnace
Your contractor needs to calculate the correct size and capacity of your HVAC unit replacement using your home’s measurements and specifications. If your furnace is too big, it can cause your HVAC system to short cycle and turn off the heat prematurely. If your furnace is too small, it won’t have the capacity to heat your home.
When installing new HVAC units, a good contractor won’t assume your current furnace is the correct size. They will also take into account the efficiency of newer systems and consider the brands of your choice in their calculations of the correct HVAC unit size.
3. Poor Drainage System
If you have a poor drainage system, your HVAC equipment can cause significant water damage to your home, facilitate harmful mold growth, and negatively impact your indoor air quality.
Air conditioners and high-efficiency furnaces create a large amount of wastewater that must be safely drained. A good contractor ensures your drainage system is adequate and efficient. They will also put measures in place to protect your ducts and pipes from freezing during the winter.
4. Poor Duct Installation
A faulty duct system drives up your energy bills over time because it lets hot and cool air escape. It can also make weird noises, generate excessive dust in your home, create drafts, decrease your indoor air quality, and cause long-term humidity issues.
Your contractor should install your duct system using high-quality materials and exceptional workmanship. They should assemble the ducts correctly, leaving no gaps or cracks. If there are any gaps, they should use permanent sealers to fix the issue instead of a temporary solution like tape.
5. Choosing The Wrong Exhaust
Furnaces produce several harmful gasses, including carbon monoxide. These gasses need to be safely vented to the outside of your building to prevent health risks like carbon monoxide poisoning.
Exhausts take care of these gasses and prevent a buildup of fumes in your home. Your contractor must install the right size exhaust to protect you and your family.
Avoid these HVAC installation mistakes with MetFab Heating & Cooling
By now, you should know about the most common HVAC installation mistakes and understand how they can harm you. By choosing the right HVAC system contractor, you can avoid unnecessary expenses and health risks.
As Clark County’s premier HVAC specialists, we know everything there is to know about installing HVAC equipment correctly. You can count on us to protect you, your family, and your home by using quality equipment and practicing the highest standard of workmanship.
If your HVAC system is in need of maintenance, repair, or HVAC unit replacement, feel free to contact us today at (360) 892-9542 or send an email to info@metfab-heating.com.