How to Fix Uneven Cooling in Your Jacksonville Two-Story Home
If you live in a two-story home in Jacksonville, then you are probably all too aware that the upstairs is usually hotter than downstairs, no matter how effective your A/C or HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system happens to be. This is because heat rises and there can hamper the effectiveness of cooled air finding its way upstairs.
If your Jacksonville Two-Story Home is suffering from uneven cooling, then there are three main ways that you can attempt to fix the problem.
First Check Your Filter Then Have Your HVAC System Inspected by a Professional
The main problem with a HVAC or A/C system that will prevent air from reaching your second story is an air filter blockage. Thankfully, it is easy to check your air filter and even change it yourself.
If a new filter does not solve the problem, then you will need to get your system inspected by an HVAC expert such as someone from our team here at Ideal Conditions. A HVAC technician will quickly be able to spot any issues with your system and offer a solution to your air-flow problems.
Check Your Attic Insulation
Heat comes from above as well as below. On a hot Jacksonville day, the temperatures in your attic can climb above 100 degrees. That heat will then seep into your ceiling and warm up your second story rooms.
Make sure that you have insulation in your attic, and that it is eight inches thick at the bare minimum. This will prevent the heat in your attic from transferring to your second story.
Think About a Zoned HVAC System
A zoning system is an adaptation to your existing HVAC system that will help you distribute air more evenly between your first and second story. Instead of cooling your home as a single entity, your zoning system will treat your two stories as separate cooling zones.
Each zone comes complete with its own ductwork and thermostat, meaning you can control each zone at its own temperature, instead of setting a single temperature for your entire home. One benefit of this is that by controlling each zone separately, you will save on energy usage and therefore bills as well.
If you are having issues with any type of heating, ventilation or air conditioning system in your home or business in Jacksonville or any surrounding area, then please get in touch with us at Ideal Conditions. Call any time, day or night, at 904-379-8762. Alternatively, you can use our online contact form that’s available on our website.