3 Ways to Improve Household Airflow in Highland Park, IL

The weather in Highland Park, IL, is pleasant for a good part of the year. But those summer heatwaves and cold spells can put your home’s HVAC system to the test. Follow these four HVAC tips to improve the airflow in your home:

Replace Dirty Air Filters

Checking your air filters is the best place to start improving airflow through your home’s central HVAC system. On average, dirty filters need replacing about every three months. But dust builds up pretty quickly with constant use during the hottest and coldest times of the year.

This buildup of dust and debris on your filter reduces airflow and makes it difficult for the air to reach the rooms farthest from your HVAC system. A filter change can improve air circulation and reduce wear and tear on your HVAC system.

Clean and Seal Ductwork

Another cause of reduced airflow is dust accumulating inside the air ducts themselves. Gently remove the dust from your air vents using a vacuum with a brush attachment. Also, have our service technicians professionally clean your ductwork.

Your HVAC system is an enclosed, pressurized circuit that sucks in air, cools or heats it and then pushes it to all the rooms in your home. But leaks in the ductwork negatively impact efficiency and reduce airflow throughout the system, especially impacting those rooms farthest from it. Sealing leaky air ducts also makes a huge improvement in airflow.

Uncover and Clear Outdoor Condenser

Covering your condenser during the winter is a great way to keep it protected when not in use. Just be sure to uncover it before firing up the AC system in the summer.

Keeping the space around your outdoor condenser free of grass, weeds and debris is also important for proper airflow. If you’ve got some dead leaves and twigs in the vents, gently pull them out, too. Just be careful since the condenser fins are delicate.

If your home’s HVAC system is struggling to get air flowing to all the rooms in your home, schedule an HVAC inspection with Carefree Comfort Inc. today. We’ll check your entire HVAC system, find the problem and come up with the best solutions to keep your home comfortable all year long.

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