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Dispelling Common HVAC Myths

February 27, 2018
Dispelling Common HVAC Myths

It’s easy to get advice on how to make your heating and air conditioning units more efficient. However, many of the tips you hear, especially regarding its maintenance and repair, may just be misconceptions. To maximize the potential of your HVAC system, it pays to learn the truth about how to take care of it properly.

Heating and Air Conditioning Myths Busted

To keep your home cozy throughout the seasons, here are top heating and air conditioning myths you shouldn’t believe:

  • HVAC Maintenance Is a Waste of Time and Money. As one of the most hardworking components of your home, your HVAC system requires special attention. Regular cleaning, inspection, and tune-ups will maintain its peak efficiency and minimize the risks of costly breakdowns. In turn, you prolong its service life and save on utility bills.
  • The Bigger the Size, the Better the Comfort. Every home is unique, which is why it’s important to choose the right size for your furnace and air conditioning equipment. Oversized units will produce too much heating and cooling, which not only consumes more energy but also creates excess pollutants.
  • It’s Best to Leave the Thermostat at the Same Temperature All Day. This practice wastes a lot of energy while you’re gone. To better manage your HVAC unit, use a programmable thermostat. This automatically changes your home’s temperature according to a pre-set schedule.
  • Using Fans Can Reduce the Energy Consumption of Your HVAC System. Fans don’t cool air; they just circulate the air in your home. This won’t lower the amount of energy your HVAC system uses to achieve your preferred temperature. That said, use fans when you’re in your room, but switch them off when you leave.

Using your HVAC equipment sensibly is the best way to enjoy optimum comfort and great savings. Check your units often for signs of damage and configure your thermostats to a reasonable setting. For the best results, work only with reputable HVAC contractors.

Rely on the HVAC Repair and Replacement Experts Today

Brody Pennell can help you separate fact from fiction so you can have heating and air conditioning systems run smoothly for many years. We know the ins and outs of our work, which is why we can provide you the best HVAC tips.

Contact us now at (310) 836-0606 and let us know how we can help you.

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Since 1945, Brody Pennell Heating & Air Conditioning is the committed to helping homeowners in the greater Los Angeles area experience total home comfort. In 2021, the readers of the Los Angeles Times voted Brody Pennell the Best HVAC Company in the area.

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