I’m Paying High Energy Costs and I’m Still Not Comfortable in My Home !

When we get a call from a customer who says their home is uncomfortable, it usually means they are having problems controlling the temperature and humidity in their home.

When someone designed your home, part of the design included the heating and cooling system. Part of that system is the duct that allows air to flow into your home.  Most heating and cooling systems are designed for ideal circumstances.  However, most homes don’t exist under ideal circumstances.  Outside environment can be an influencing factor.  Sometimes duct systems are installed improperly or can become damaged at some point, so that the ducts are not delivering the correct amount of air for the size of each room in your home.
Damaged or improperly sealed duct can lose up to 40% or more air conditioning capacity.  Your system could literally be trying to cool or heat your attic !

A visual inspection of your home’s duct system will certainly be done, but only Air Balance and Static Pressure testing can result in the information needed to insure that your duct system produces peak performance.

What is Air Balancing ?

The simplest definition is Air Balancing is the process of testing and adjusting your air conditioning system to deliver the right amount of air to each room in your home.  The Air Balancing process includes a number of related tests that determine the performance of your air conditioning and heating system.  Air balancing hoods are used to measure the amount of air at each grille.  Manometers measure system pressures.  Hugrometers measure system temperature and humidity.  The results of all three of these tests are compiled in a report to determine how well your system is functioning.

What Air Balancing Can Do For Your System

Your equipment is only part of your air conditioning and heating system. It is common to find a system 30% to 50% low on airflow.  Air passes through the equipment and carries the heating or cooling into your home.  The effectiveness of the equipment is completely dependent on the amount of airflow.  When Air Balance testing is performed by a certified technician, he can diagnose, repair and balance the duct system for maximum system performance.  The end result is rooms that are the same temperature, cleaner air, better humidity control and real energy savings.

What is Static Pressure Testing?

Static Pressure is one of the key vital signs of your cooling and heating system.  Just as someone always checks your vital signs when you visit your doctor, it is necessary to check the Static Pressure in your home when resolving duct system issues. This helps identify any significant blockage or leakage. 

Wouldn’t New More Efficient Equipment Be the Best Choice?

It could be, as long as the duct system is in the same condition as the new equipment.  If it isn’t, the system will only function as well as the ducts do. Compare it to installing a brand-new race car engine in an old beat up car.

Most companies are in business to just fix or replace heating and cooling equipment, but rather than just “quoting” new equipment, an Airstar Technician considers the entire system and is extensively trained and certified to test, diagnose and repair your ducts as well as your equipment.

Measured Performance

By measuring and documenting your system’s performance before and after duct system renovation, your Airstar Technician can make sure it’s fine tuned to make the most of your energy costs while delivering the best possible comfort level it can.

Peace of Mind

For true home comfort and energy efficiency, give Airstar Svcs., Inc. a call today !