Air conditioning installers try to do their best during the installation project to avoid the problems that can cause an air conditioning unit to perform at a lower level than it was designed to. Read on and learn some of the critical installation problems that contractors try to avoid so that you can enjoy the full efficiency of your new AC.
Improper Refrigerant Charging
The refrigerant in an air conditioning system plays a crucial role in the performance of the system. The refrigerant keeps changing from a gas to a liquid at different stages of the heating or cooling process so that your premises can have the warmth or coolness that you desire. Special care is therefore taken by the installer to ensure that your unit has just the right amount of refrigerant within it. Several ways are used for this. First, the installer can weigh the refrigerant to charge the system as recommended by the manufacturer of the AC. Secondly, they check the supercharge temperature of the system so that they confirm that it is within the specifications for the operations of that AC. Checking for leaks is the final stage of confirming that nothing is wrong with the refrigerant system.
Reduced Airflow within the Premises
Special attention is also directed towards the air distribution system inside the house. Ducts are laid out in a way that allows air to flow freely without any impediments. Filters are checked to ensure that they don't exert any undue stress upon the rate at which conditioned air can flow. Tests are also performed to ensure that air is flowing over the indoor coils at the expected rate. The installer will only sign off on the job after confirming that everything is in order regarding the flow of air within your premises.
Outdoor Unit Airflow
The refrigerant flows to the outdoor unit of the AC to be cooled. Such cooling may not take place effectively in case a mistake is made during the installation of the outdoor unit. For example, placing that unit within an enclosure can cause the ambient temperature around it to rise. This increase then makes it hard for the unit to dissipate the heat from the refrigerant that is flowing through it. Other obstructions, such as vegetation and debris, can also affect the airflow around the outdoor unit. Installers make sure that they place the outdoor unit where it will be free from such airflow impediments.
If you have recently moved into a property which has an HVAC system installed, it may seem like a bit of a mystery to you. However, this doesn't have to be the case. If you take the time to do a little bit of research into how the system is constructed and how to operates, you will be able to ensure that it is supplying you with air which is at just the right temperature. If any problems develop you will be able to diagnose them. My brother who is an HVAC contractor has given me some top tips which I would like to share with you.