HVAC pros get asked a lot of questions, both during consultations for installation as well as while they’re doing repairs. So what are the top HVAC questions? If you’re not that well acquainted with HVAC matters and would like to attain a better understanding of the industry and the equipment, you can start by learning the answers to the top HVAC questions that other homeowners are asking, including:
1. What’s the deal with replacing my R-22 equipment with that which uses R-410A?
Among the top HVAC questions is one about the refrigerant R-22, which is no longer being produced. Equipment that uses it will have to be replaced at some point with newer equipment that uses R-410A. For now, you may be able to pay high costs to recharge your system with dwindling supplies of R-22, but eventually it won’t be available, so you’ll have to make the change.
2. When I replace my air conditioner, why do I also need to replace my heating equipment?
Homeowners often ask, as one of the top HVAC questions, why the two “sides” of an HVAC system must match. The air conditioner and heating system share an air-handling system and for all the equipment to work right, the electronics need to be in sync. Older electronics may not mesh with newer electronics.
3. Do I need regular HVAC maintenance?
Without maintenance, little problems can turn into bigger problems and cost you more when you have to pay for expensive repairs or breakdowns. Regular maintenance also allows an HVAC technician to clean and replace components as needed so that your equipment is less likely to break down when you need it most.
4. How often should I replace my filter?
HVAC pros answering top HVAC questions hear this one quite often. The answer? When the filter is dirty, change it. However, if you’re not someone who checks the filter regularly, the rule of thumb is once a month for a cheap fiberglass filter, and perhaps at a frequency of every three months for pleated filters.
Got other top HVAC questions? Contact Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning.
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