What is your goal or expectation for your HVAC system?

Living in Florida, we all know the importance of having a properly functioning air conditioning system. But, is that all that is needed for proper indoor air quality? Most of the time, replacing your filter isn’t enough to get your HVAC system running at peak performance; regular HVAC maintenance is required. The system of your air conditioner is more than just your indoor and outdoor equipment. It also involves your ductwork, your home’s insulation, your doors and windows, and, in essence, the entire envelope of your home or building. Achieving your HVAC peak performance requires a thorough evaluation of some of the following items.

  • Bounds does not test whether something is mold or mildew
  • Everything is considered organic growth
  • Hundreds of different types of mold and mildew spores float in the air we breathe
  • Mold and mildew are the largest cause of allergies
  • AC Unit is not creating organic growth but can create the needed environment for it to thrive in

Solution

  1. Install MERV 11 filter that traps up to 85% or more of particulates
  2. Clean coil and blower wheel
  3. Verify Ducts are Sized Properly
  4. Seal Ductwork
  5. Clean Ductwork
  6. Ultraviolet light
  7. Fresh Air Intake
  8. Backdraft Dampers on Exhaust Venting
  9. Whole House Dehumidifier

  • AC Unit is transferring heat from inside your home to the outdoor environment
  • While transferring heat, it is removing humidity from the air
  • Drain lines remove that moisture from the outside
  • Excessive buildup in the coil can run off into the drain line and clog it
  • A clogged drain line will overflow and cause a major water leak
  • Dirty coils can freeze up and when it thaws out can create too much water for the drain to handle and will overflow and cause a major water leak
  • Excess Moisture increases the probability of Organic Growth

Solution

  1. Float switch or water safety device
  2. Install MERV 11 filter that traps up to 95% or more of particulates
  3. Clean Coil and Blower Wheel
  4. Verify Ducts are Sized Properly
  5. Seal Ductwork

  • AC unit is not designed to filter the air in your home
  • The filter for air conditioner is solely there to protect your HVAC
  • The HVAC filter is solely there to protect your Air Conditioning System
  • The standard filter catches about 50% of particulates in the air
  • Up to half of the dust, dander, pollen, mold, mildew spores, and other particulates pass through your filter and get trapped in your coil and/or blower wheel
  • A clogged or dirty filter or coil restricts airflow and heat transfer and fails to remove humidity
  • Prevents refrigerant from evaporating and sends liquid refrigerant to the compressor, shortening the lifespan of the compressor
  • Higher humidity
  • Raises utility bills
  • A MERV 11 filter, coupled with proper UV light, can increase the efficacy of that filter by up to 10%

Solution

  1. Install MERV 11 filter that traps up to 95% or more of particulates
  2. Clean coil and blower wheel
  3. Verify Ducts are Sized Properly
  4. Seal Ductwork
  5. Ultraviolet light
  6. Fresh Air Intake

  • Dryers, bathroom exhaust fans, and kitchen range vents remove our indoor air and push it outside, creating a negative pressure in your home
  • The ductwork that is not properly sealed will leak air and will create negative pressure in your home
  • Buildings under negative pressure begin sucking air into the home from electrical outlets, lights, fans, leaking doors and windows, and other areas where hot and humid air can enter from wall and attic space
  • Warmer, more humid air, is more difficult to condition
  • Higher humidity
  • Raises utility bills

Solution

  1. Clean the Coil and Blower Wheel
  2. Verify Ducts are Sized Properly
  3. Seal Ductwork
  4. Fresh Air Intake
  5. Backdraft Dampers on Exhaust Venting
  6. Seal or Replace Leaking Doors and Windows
  7. Seal the Envelope of the Entire Building

  • Easy to underestimate the importance of our HVAC system until it fails during extreme temperatures
  • Two ways to create higher energy efficiency – larger coils, more electronics
  • More electronics equate to a greater chance of power surge failures
  • Surge Protection does not protect from close proximity lightning strikes but definitely adds a needed layer of protection

Solution

  1. Install Surge Protection on both indoor and outdoor equipment
  2. Install surge protector on blower motor control module

  • How Dirty is the air in your home?
  • Bacteria, Viruses, mold and mildew spores, VOCs, odors, and the like are all things we have in our homes and offices at various times
  • We spend over half our life indoors
  • Allergy Issues, Organic Growth, and Dirty Coils can all be reduced with the installation of the appropriate UV light

Solution

  1. Install a Single Bulb under the coil
  2. Install APCO-X Carbon Ballast in the ductwork
  3. Install a Dual bulb system to take advantage of both lights keeping the entire system as clean as possible

  • Most homes have airflow issues
  • Common for ductwork to leak 30% or more of air into the attic
  • Homes under negative pressure have increased airflow issues
  • Dirty coils and blower wheels can hinder needed airflow

Solution

  1. Clean coil and blower wheel
  2. Verify ducts are sized properly
  3. Seal ductwork
  4. Balance Airflow throughout the home
  5. Add a Return Vent in the problem area
  6. Increase Supply in the problem area
  7. Fresh Air Intake