The airflow in your home has a big impact on how comfortable it feels throughout the year. While your vents move heated and cooled air to different parts of your home, certain areas can affect airflow overall, including your attic and basement. Find out more about attic and basement airflow in your Lorain home so you can make changes to your HVAC system if needed.
Attic Airflow
Air needs to be able to flow through your attic in order to prevent excess heat from building up in the summer and to keep your roof from being too warm in the winter. Air typically flows into your attic through soffit vents and out of your attic through ridge vents. Having adequate airflow helps keep your attic and the rest of your home cooler when it’s hot out. During the winter months, airflow helps reduce the risk of having ice dams form if your roof is too warm.
Airflow in your attic also helps reduce the risk of moisture damage. Proper airflow prevents moisture from building up on surfaces in your attic, lowering the risk of wood rot, mold growth, and other water problems.
Basement Airflow
Air from your basement ends up flowing up inside your home. This is known as the stack effect, and it’s part of helping your home maintain proper air pressure. Air enters your basement from outside in order to replace air that exits your home as it rises to higher levels. The airflow from your basement can affect your indoor air quality. If you have a damp basement, for example, mold spores can enter the air and reach the upper levels of your home.
Maintaining adequate airflow from your attic and basement help improve the comfort level of your home during the year. With proper airflow, you’ll have an interior that stays warm or cool as desired, while also having healthier indoor air quality.
If you need more information about improving attic and basement airflow in your Lorain home, please contact Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning today.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area