Ventilation an Important Part of HVAC
As you know, HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and oftentimes ventilation is overlooked by homeowners and HVAC contractors alike. Lack of proper ventilation, particularly with today’s tighter construction methods and materials, is a common problem that can cause a variety of issues related to health, comfort, and HVAC system operation.
- Bathroom exhaust fans are frequently inadequate to remove moisture and odors.
- Basements and crawlspaces are prone to humidity, moisture, and mold, and most are not properly ventilated.
- Ventilation is often lacking in small rooms like pantries and walk-in closets.
- Attic airflow is a necessity during hot summer months. Ventilation of super-heated air prolongs the life of roof shingles, removes moisture, and prevents heat from infiltrating the house.
- Proper ventilation is necessary to provide combustion air for boilers and furnaces and for air conditioner operation.
- Verify proper air flow or CFM to supply registers throughout the home. Also check return grills and ductwork, as they are often undersized.
- Hot spots and cold spots in a home or office are usually caused by improper ventilation
- Many HVAC technicians neglect to check ventilation during service calls
Ventilation is a key part of HVAC. Contractors that fail to address ventilation issues or ask the right questions are doing their customers a disservice.
About E.P. Homiek
E.P. Homiek Sheet Metal Fabrication & HVAC Supply, with two convenient locations in Lakewood, NJ and Union, NJ, provides one- to two-day turnaround on all residential and light commercial ductwork, as well as one- to two-hour emergency fabrication service, rapid delivery, and competitive prices. HVAC parts, supplies, and equipment lines include Goodman, Honeywell, Bryant, Bradford White, Crown Boiler, Daikin, Weil-McLain, York Commercial, Sea Breeze, Generac, Fantech, ZM, A.O. Smith, Hart & Cooley, Malco, Mueller, and many more
