3 Reasons You Can't Keep a Level Temperature Throughout Your Home

This is because not every home is built the same, and some homes actually do better with multiple systems. If you would like to learn more about controlling the temperature inside your home and three common reasons why you can’t keep the temperature even throughout your home, keep reading.

Heated air naturally rises, and cooled air naturally falls. One of the best methods for correcting uneven temperatures on different floors is to choose a system with zoned heating and cooling. With a zoned system, you can control the temperature in different zones of the home. For example, during the summer, you can send more cooled air upstairs where it's needed. On the other hand, you can send more heated air downstairs in the winter.

If the home is particularly big, you may need to consider installing a second system. This is an effective way to heat and cool a home with multiple floors. Similarly, your current system may be too small to fully heat and cool your home, so speak with a professional HVAC professional to determine if your system is the right size.

Even if your home doesn't have multiple levels, you may have rooms far from the thermostat. Unfortunately, the thermostat may be telling you the entire house is a comfortable 70 degrees, but the thermoset isn't reading the temperature in every room: particularly those far from the thermostat. For this reason, no matter how hard you try, some rooms may be too cold or too hot.

Installing a second system can solve this problem too, but there is a more affordable option, especially if only one or two rooms are affected. A mini-split system can be installed in one room, and they don't need ducts, making them great for additions too. The downside is that a mini-split system only heats or cools one room.

They are a costly to install, costing about 30% more than a traditional forced air system, but you can save money if you only need one or two. They are also less effective than traditional forced-air systems, but because of this, they may help you save money on heating and cooling each month.

Finally, if your home isn't sealed properly, it can allow heated or cooled air to pass. One of the first places to check is around windows and door. Overtime, wear and tear from expanding in the heat and contracting in the cold can cause small holes and gaps to appear. Re-seal these with caulk to stop the flow of air.

Another way you may be losing or gaining heat is the attic hatch. If the entrance to your attic is just an open hole, hot air can be sucked right out, and cold air bleeds into the living space. When fixing up the attic, however, don't block any vents in the attic, as it still needs some ventilation to breathe.

Last, anything that passes through your roof or external walls should be inspected. These holes may not have be cut perfectly or wear and tear may have made them bigger, allowing heat to pass right through. Again, caulk (or a spray foam insulation) can help fix the problem.

If your HVAC system is in good condition, but you are still having trouble reaching a comfortable and even temperature throughout your home, there may be underlying issues with the house. For more information about HVAC systems, or if you need to request a repair, contact us at Northwest Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.