Common Heater Repairs Will Help You to Evenly Heat Your Home

If you have noticed that some rooms in your home feel colder than others when your heating is on, you are not alone. Temperature inconsistencies are one of the most common issues homeowners face, and they can be quite aggravating. The variance in temperatures between rooms can happen for many reasons. Some common issues you can check for include: 

Dirty air filters — A dirty filter blocks return airflow into your heating and cooling system. This prevents enough air from being delivered to other rooms.

Closed or blocked air vents — Closed vents can cause stop air from entering a room. You will want to check the vents to make sure they are open, clear of any blockages, and not covered by furniture.

Open windows — Warm air is easily lost if the windows are open even a crack, leaving uneven temperatures in your home. You will want to check that all windows are completely closed.

Air duct problems - If you have any kinks in your air supply ducts, your system will struggle to deliver air to whatever room it’s connected to. Warm air can also be lost through the duct system due to air leaks. 

If you have checked all of the above issues and there is still an issue, the next likely cause is an unbalanced HVAC system which requires professional service.

Air balancing is the process of adjusting the amount of cooled and heated air being delivered to each room in your home. In a balanced system, every room in the home would reach the same temperature at the same time. 

There are many causes for an unbalanced system, the most common being:

• You live in a multilevel level home
• Your ducts are not insulated and are losing warm air 
• Inadequate number of return vents
• An undersized HVAC system that is working too hard to heat your home
• You added or remodeled a room that upset the balance
• Improper installation of your HVAC system

The best way to ensure that everything in your system is working properly is to schedule service with our HVAC technicians. We can check your heating system and duct-work to see what is causing uneven temperatures in your home. 

If you are experiencing temperature inconsistencies in your home and need professional help, contact the professionals at DeFalco Plumbing & Heating today. We offer heating repair services for those in Massapequa, West Babylon, Deer Park, Bay Shore, NY & the surrounding communities. We also provide boiler service, oil to gas conversion, and water heater installation services. Our emergency plumbers are on call, ready to help you in any situation and to make sure that you receive the quality service and timely repairs you need. Call us today to schedule a service!