Hobson Air Conditioning, Inc.: Bigger is better and other HVAC myths

Many popular myths abound in the maintenance and installation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Hobson Air Conditioning, Inc. lists down many of these myths, some of which could lead the uninformed homeowner to actions that are wasteful, harmful, or both.

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A number of these practices have developed in the century or so that modern HVAC systems have been around. These myths are usually brought about through inferior products from the manufacturer, shoddy workmanship and lack of training for contractors, and unscrupulous practices that focus on “making the sale” rather than the satisfaction of the owner.

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Among the most notable of these myths is “bigger is better,” which stipulates that getting a bigger system can save the homeowner a lot of time. In truth, using a bigger system is much more inefficient from an energy-saving standpoint. Hobson Air Conditioning, Inc. adds the wasted capacity and the resulting repeated startups can cause the unit to be more susceptible to damage.

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A related myth is that a house needs a bigger unit if it isn’t cool enough for the homeowners. Often, the underlying reason is not the capacity of the current air conditioner but any number of other factors, including duct leaks, dirty coils, weak units, and bad insulation.

The whole list of myths surrounding HVAC compiled by Hobson Air Conditioning, Inc. can be accessed at its official website.