HVAC System Add-Ons To Ensure Maximum Performance From A New Air Conditioning Replacement System

If your family has a love-hate relationship with your current air conditioning system, you certainly aren't alone. Homeowners often find their systems generate cold enough air but don't manage to get it to all the right places. For example, instead of the bedrooms being cool, they are too hot, while an unused bathroom is always ice cold.

Since the time has come to replace your air conditioning system, here are some optional add-ons to consider that will help you get the most out of your new air conditioning replacement system:

Install Inline Duct or Vent Boosters to Cool Hotter-Than-Expected Rooms

The HVAC system in your home has one blower motor. It is part of the forced air furnace and pushes cooled air throughout the ducts and your home. 

HVAC vents located a long way from the blower motor struggle to get the same cooled air as those nearby. This is frequently the cause of some rooms being cold while others are too warm. 

The solution to long ductwork runs is installing vent or inline duct booster fans. As their names imply, these small fan devices are installed either inside the duct system or on the vents that are not producing enough cold air.

When the HVAC system comes on, the booster fans will also turn on and force more cooled air into the deficient areas. This balances the cooling and heating in your home.  

Consider Installing Separate Cooling Zones for Large Homes

If you live in a large home, another way to regulate cooling in specific areas is to create multiple cooling zones. Zoning is the process of attaching specific ducts with particular controllers.

Zoning allows you to, for example, turn on the air conditioning in common areas during the day but keep unused bedrooms warmer. Once the evening comes, and the bedrooms need to be cooled, then you turn on that zone. 

Zoning allows you to better heat and cool your home based on the rooms you use. This saves on heating and cooling costs because you aren't paying for HVAC in areas no one uses.

Install a Sound Blanket on the Exterior Air Compressor

Finally, if you hate listening to the air conditioner's compressor droning on while you are outside enjoying your yard, you can install a sound blanket. Sound blankets are specifically designed to go over the compressor and dampen its sound. The blankets still allow enough airflow for the unit to work correctly while keeping the annoying noise to a minimum.

Keep these tips in mind when looking for an air conditioning replacement service.