How Static Pressure Impacts Your Home’s HVAC System

June 13, 2022

At Advanced Comfort Solutions, we understand that if you want to run your HVAC system more efficiently and reduce energy costs, it is essential to know what static pressure is. In fact, understanding the effects of static pressure is very important to heating and air conditioning maintenance. The following provides a closer look at why static pressure is important in the HVAC industry. What Is Static Pressure in HVAC Static pressure is the measure of air resistance to flow in a duct system. It is typically measured in inches of water column ( inch WC) and is very important in the proper operation of your HVAC system. The static pressure of your system should be within a range specific to your system’s design and requirements. If the static pressure in your system is too high, it can cause a decrease in airflow and lead to poor indoor air quality. Conversely, if the static pressure is too low, it can cause your system to work harder than necessary, leading to increased energy costs. How to Measure Static Pressure One way is to use a digital pressure gauge. This gauge type is a commonly used tool for HVAC technicians and technicians in...

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Problems Caused by an Oversized Air Conditioner

April 17, 2020

Many homeowners think that there’s no such thing as an oversized air conditioner. They want the biggest AC unit there is, so their homes cool faster. Unfortunately, the size of the system doesn’t work that way. In fact, you want to have the right size AC unit based on the size of your home for a few reasons. Your Air Conditioner Cycles An oversized air conditioner rapidly cools a home. The AC unit cools your home so fast that it shuts off soon after starting. It will constantly turn on and off to keep your home at your preferred temperature. This power switch is terrible for an air conditioning unit and will dramatically reduce its longevity. It also increases your energy bills compared to having a right-sized air conditioner. Advanced Comfort Solutions of Cheyenne, Wyoming, will always make sure you have a right-sized system when performing an air conditioning system installation. Our technicians are fully trained, insured, and certified so they take measurements to ensure the system installed is the right size for your home. Reduced Comfort Your air conditioner does two things. It cools your home, of course. It also removes moisture from your home’s air. To remove moisture,...

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