Have you ever walked into a room expecting cool air conditioning and found it much warmer than it should be? Maybe your thermostat has a tendency to run your AC way too often even when the rest of the house is freezing cold.

There are a variety of reasons why your home’s temperature control is all over the place. It is possible that the problem is your HVAC system. However, the more likely explanation is that you haven’t optimized your home for maximum temperature equilibrium.

Here’s how to improve the temperature control throughout your house.

Utilize a Smart Thermostat

The first and best way to get ahead of temperature changes inside of your home is with a digital thermostat. The simpler models allow you to set your AC system to turn on and off as the temperature fluctuates. This allows you to set it and forget it.

A more advanced smart thermostat allows you to go beyond that. You can schedule temperature changes throughout the day, control your system away from home, and even track your home’s temperature.

Install Weather Strips

If you’re experiencing inconsistent temperatures throughout your home, then there’s a chance that there’s an air leak. This can happen at doors and windows that aren’t airtight. The best way to deal with this is to apply weatherstripping.

While some windows are properly sealed, others can have cracks that let air out. Weatherstripping is an affordable way to correct that problem without paying for renovations.

Adjust Your Air Vents

Another problem area you haven’t considered is your air vents. Most air vents can be adjusted so they send air in a particular direction. Ideally, you want them to spread air throughout each room.

However, furniture can easily block floor vents. Alternatively, a ceiling vent may point behind a bookcase and not work as efficiently as you want it to.

Clean Your Air Ducts

Leaks in your air ducts will also result in uneven cooling. It can also cause the air that gets circulated to become contaminated with dust and debris. On the same note, dirty air ducts may develop blockages that inhibit air flow to certain areas of your home.

The best way to solve this issue is by hiring a professional to clean and repair them.

Zoned Systems

One of the most efficient ways to control your air temperature is with zoned systems. These allow you to set up an ideal temperature for each room using their own AC unit.

For example, you may want to keep your bedroom cooler at night than your other rooms.

Hire HVAC Services to Improve Temperature Control

Lack of temperature control throughout your house is more of an annoyance than anything else. However, it could also be a sign of problems with your air conditioning unit or insulation.

MetFab Heating and Cooling provides HVAC services to residential buildings and businesses in Clark County, WA. That includes HVAC maintenance to figure out your temperature problems. Please reach out with any questions or to schedule a repair.