Keeping Your HVAC System Free and ClearKeeping Your HVAC System Free and Clear


About Me

Keeping Your HVAC System Free and Clear

After our heater stopped working altogether last winter, we realized that it might be time to consult with a professional. We called a family friend who is also an HVAC contractor and he came out right away to see what he could do. After taking a look at things, he told us that our vents were almost completely blocked with dust and dirt. He recommended a vent cleaning company to come out and help, and they removed loads of debris the next day with specialized suction tools. After that, our HVAC system ran almost perfectly. This blog is all about the importance of keeping your HVAC system free, clear, and functional.

Latest Posts

The Importance of Professional AC Maintenance and How It Can Save You Money
4 December 2023

When it comes to keeping your home cool and comfor

The Importance of Professional Heating Unit Installation
20 November 2023

The installation of a heating unit is a critical p

The Importance of Around-the-Clock Furnace Repair
18 October 2023

A furnace is a vital part of every home during the

Breathe Easy: The Role of Air Conditioning in Indoor Air Quality
18 October 2023

Clean air has become a topic of interest in recent

When Should You Seek AC Maintenance Services?
21 September 2023

Your air conditioning unit is a vital component in

3 Reasons To Choose Radiant Heating For Your Home

Radiant heating is a heating system that foregoes the furnace and duct system required by traditional heating and relies on electric panels or hot water pipes placed under your floors or behind your walls. Listed below are just a few of the many reasons to choose radiant heating when replacing your current heating system.

Healthier Home

A big reason to look into a radiant heating system is to make your home as healthy as possible. The reason that a radiant heating system can help you accomplish this is that it does not use forced-air to warm the house, so it is not stirring up allergens or dust when it activates. In addition, the radiant system is not utilizing your ducts, so it will not be spreading the dust and debris that gathers in your ducts over time throughout the house. 

No Duct Loss

Another reason to choose a radiant heating system is that it does not have one of the issues that can cause forced-air heating systems to waste energy: duct loss. A forced-air system has to deal with duct loss every time it is active, as hot air will typically be lost through seams, holes or improperly sealed areas of the duct network, which means that your furnace has to be on a bit longer to heat your home. A radiant system does not have to deal with this issue because at no point does a radiant system use your duct network.

Minimal Maintenance

Finally, a radiant heating system is a good way to ensure that you do not have to perform a lot of maintenance keeping the system efficient or clean. In many cases, a traditional heating system can become far less efficient due to a dirty duct network or furnace filter, so those components will need to be cleaned regularly.

However, a radiant system requires almost no maintenance, as the only component that you will need to keep an eye on is the boiler in order to ensure that it does not freeze. If you have opted to install a radiant system with electric panels instead of water pipes to provide the heat, then you will not even have to worry about a boiler. 

Contact an HVAC contractor from a company like A -1 Cooling & Refrigeration Inc to discuss radiant heating or other heating options for your home. Radiant heating is ideal for creating a healthier home with a heating system that does not suffer from duct loss or require a lot of maintenance.