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home-bundled-upWhile furnaces generally work terrifically for the purpose of heating homes, they aren’t without their faults. One of the biggest problems Port St Lucie furnace users encounter is the existence of cold spots — portions of their homes not being fully heated by their furnaces.

 

Fortunately, there are ways to counteract cold spots, allowing for a more even distribution of heat throughout a house. Read below to find out what they are!

 

Change Your HVAC Air Filter

One of the keys to eliminating cold spots in your home is keeping your furnace clear of debris. The more dust and dirt that your furnace encounters, the harder time it’s going to have forcing air to different parts of your home.

 

How do you keep your furnace cleared of debris? A big aspect of doing so is changing your HVAC air filter on a consistent basis. By changing your air filter every 1 to 2 months, you will help prevent the inward flow of residue. Preventing this residue from entering your furnace system will allow it to run at max capacity, limiting the chances of cold spots in your home.

 

Insulate Your Windows

When cold spots appear in a home, they often appear around windows. The reason for this is simple: windows do not provide the same level of insulation provided by the other parts of homes. 

 

Fortunately, there are ways to insulate your windows so that cold air can’t seep through them quite as easily. You could apply a spray foam, put up thermal curtains, install insulative window film, and much, much more. Each measure taken to insulate your windows will likely reduce the potential for cold spots just a little more.

 

Leave Plenty of Room Around Registers

In order for your registers to perform their function, it’s important to give them room to perform their function. For example, you shouldn’t allow hot air to blow directly into the back of a chair and expect it to evenly heat an entire a room. It’s better to give the air some room to circulate.

 

If you’re experiencing cold spots in your home, covered registers could very well be the culprit. We recommend providing at least 3 feet of separation between your registers and the other objects in your home.

 

Zone Your Heating

Another way to do away with cold spots in your home is to make use of a zoned heating system. Zoned systems allow you to alter the temperatures in different parts of your home simultaneously.

 

For instance, with a zoned system, you could set one room at 72°F while setting another room at 75°F. The ability to alter temperatures in different rooms allows you to counteract temperature variations from room to room. Thus, cold spots can be easily eliminated.

 

Look After Your Ducts

One of the most common causes of cold spots in homes is leaky ducts. Over time, as ventilation ducts age, they often form small, but impactful holes. These holes are problematic because they allow the warm air produced by the furnace to leak. 

 

This is why it’s important that you keep a close eye on your ducts. You may want to check them every month or so, keeping a close lookout for any signs of deterioration. If deterioration exists, it’s best to have it repaired. If it’s not repaired, cold spots will persist.

 

Utilize the Services of a Port St Lucie Furnace Maintenance and Repair Company

Perhaps you’re looking to clean your ducts? Maybe your furnace is on the fritz? If so, a Port St Lucie furnace maintenance and furnace repair company can help you. Looking for such a company? All American Air & Electric has you covered.

 

Our team of skilled, experienced, and knowledgeable PSL HVAC technicians is well-versed in the maintenance and repair of all types of furnaces. Regardless of the problem your furnace is experiencing, our team can repair it for you.

 

Contact us today to schedule a repair appointment!