Here in Dubai AC unit is an essential part of day-to-day life. With the constant usage of the air conditioning system, it tends to increase the cost more than you expected. If you want to cool your home in this hot weather there is no denying that costs will rise.
If your electricity bill went higher than you expected, it could be a problem with the air conditioner or else the thermostat, and the ventilation system.
The problem might be easier to deal with. But in other cases, you can take assistance from an HVAC technician.
There are 3 major problems that can cause the rise in your AC unit:
- The air conditioner has become too old:
Commonly the average life of an HVAC system is between 10 to 15 years which depends on the AC manufacturer’s claim. Once an air conditioner is more than 10 years old, Even if it continues to perform, the components will have worn down to a point where it will affect the energy efficiency. Then the best option is to install a new AC unit by calling the HVAC professional.
- When the air filter hasn’t been changed:
When air filters haven’t been changed recently, they get clogged after 1 to 3 months which depends on the capacity of the filter with the buildup of dust particles and contaminants that stick to the filter.
Clogging will force the motor to work harder than it needed to which will increase energy consumption. Which causes multiple problems for the entire ac unit. We recommend changing your air filter between one to three months after you installed it. If you don’t replace the HVAC filters they will also damage your air conditioner system and increase your ac unit cost.
- There are air leaks in the ductwork and energy loss:
Over time duct systems cause wear and tear that allows air in the ventilation system to escape. The cold air needed to reach your indoor living areas goes waste and causes energy loss. In fact, these leaks can account for up to 25% to 30% of the air loss.
Symptoms of Ductwork leakage:
- You will find hot and cold spots throughout your home.
- You may also be able to find visible damage to ductwork.
- Increase in the level of airborne dust and particles.
- Unpleasant or stuffy places in your home.
Duck leakage can occur in different ways. Those leaks are classified into categories given below:
- Leakage in supply:
The amount of airflow from the AC units is reduced from the coverage area.
- Return Leakage:
When return air duct leakage occurs unconditioned air from unconditioned spaces like wall cavities and attics gets drawn back or sucked into the ventilation system and dispersed back to the system. This added load creates more pressure on your HVAC equipment and ultimately consumption of energy rises.
- Equipment leakage:
This is the most common type of leakage and also often the most overlooked problem. Most of the HVAC components are like furnace cabinets and coil cabinets, that either suck or blow air. If those small pieces of equipment are not fixed, then airflow is also reduced.
If you want to improve the comfort and efficiency of your home during the summer, contact our Citikit team and we’ll take a look at your air conditioning unit, ductwork, and thermostat. You can trust us to give you the best recommendations for HVAC systems to solve the problem, whether you need to repair, replacement, installation, or duct sealing services.
