Why Is One Room In My House Colder Than The Others?

During the autumn and winter, many home HVAC systems leave one or more rooms uncomfortably cold. Some people try to solve the problem by using space heaters, but this frequently results in skyrocketing electric bills. A better solution is to identify the cause and upgrade or make changes to your central heating equipment.

Fan Setting

In some cases, it is possible to solve this problem quite simply. Check to see if your HVAC system’s thermostat has a fan control. If so, it should remain in the “on” position. This will ensure the furnace’s fan runs at all times and evenly distributes warm air to every room with a vent. The fan draws a substantial amount of power but uses less electricity than a space heater.

Ductwork

If heating ducts are leaky, they might lose warm air in the basement or other places you do not intend to heat. This causes less warmth to reach rooms further away from the furnace. Homeowners also experience this problem if they have ducts or air filters that are the wrong size.

Thermostat

After you set the desired temperature, your heating system uses the thermostat’s temperature sensor to determine when it should turn on and off. Another room may remain colder because it is located on an upper floor or at one end of the building. This becomes especially problematic if the thermostat is near other heat sources, such as kitchen appliances.

Zoning

Some people prevent uneven warmth by installing zoned heating systems or upgrading their equipment to have this feature. Using multiple thermostats and sensors, it allows two or more portions of the home to be heated at separate temperatures of your choice. This makes it easier to compensate for differences caused by room locations.

Capacity

Zoning will not solve this problem if the equipment is not powerful enough to heat an entire building. In this situation, you will need to install a second heating unit. One efficient, affordable solution is a ductless split system. Without extensive installation work, this compact HVAC equipment will let you independently control temperatures in separate rooms.

To sum it up, uneven warmth may be caused by inappropriate settings, ductwork issues or inadequate furnaces. Single-zone systems often heat homes unevenly if they consist of more than a few rooms. An experienced HVAC contractor can solve these problems by sealing ducts, creating separate zones or installing a new ductless split system with precise room-specific temperature controls.

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