Your HVAC system has many working parts contained within it. One part that you should know about is the balancing damper. Balancing dampers keep your system operating in the best possible way and it’s important to maintain these features so they work well at all times. Here’s some information on balancing dampers and how to maintain these HVAC parts.
Understanding Dampers
Balancing dampers regulate and direct the flow of air that results from your HVAC system. With dampers you can decide how to allocate airflow within your home. Doing so will help to optimize the efficiency of your HVAC system. Dampers are usually installed in the air ducts and openings and can be motorized or operated manually. Using dampers allows you to control how much airflow is put out as well as determine where this airflow goes within your home.
When you have balancing dampers installed, you can gain home comfort benefits by keeping a room warmer than some other rooms in the home. This type of airflow control will also help with energy efficiency and cost savings by allowing you to choose how much air is put out and not unnecessarily heat or cool rooms if you don’t want to do so. The use of dampers can also help with noise control throughout the house.
Importance of Maintenance
It’s important to ensure the balancing dampers within your home are well maintained. Doing so will prevent wear and tear on the HVAC system and prevent indoor air quality from being compromised should dirt, dust, mold, and mildew collect on the dampers. Also, if the dampers aren’t maintained, this could lead to increased energy consumption with the HVAC system working harder to get the air through the vents. In addition, poorly maintained dampers may lead to the potential for structural issues.
With all this in mind, it’s important to maintain your overall HVAC system, including the balancing dampers. You can do so with help from Air Design.
