To Make Every Part Of House Comfortable
Some parts of the house are never comfortable, no matter what you do. The rest of the house is fine, but one room is always too hot or too cold. Why is that, and what can you do to fix it?
Your problem is probably caused by bad air ducts and/or poor insulation and windows in that area. Air ducts can be functioning poorly due to bad design, inadequate insulation, or air leaks. These problems reduce the amount of conditioned air reaching a room. Leaking and disconnected ducts waste the energy intended for heating or cooling by losing energy to your attic, basement or crawlspace, and contribute to indoor air pollution by increasing dust in the house or by drawing exhaust fumes from gas appliances back into the house.
Ducts can become disconnected or develop leaks in many different ways. One is accidental bumping, which happens when someone moves around the ductwork. In addition, over time duct tape can degrade and ducts, especially those under the flooring of houses, can simply fall apart. Disconnected ducts are not only a problem in old housing-the ducts in new houses are often accidentally disconnected during construction. Have your ductwork inspected and make sure any connections are airtight, and held together with zip ties, or sheet metal screws and mastic to create a good seal.
Also, if the uncomfortable room is at the end of a long duct run with lots of turns and connections, it may not get adequate air flow. A qualified heating and cooling contractor should be able to check out your duct system and make sure it is functioning properly. If you’ve checked out the ducts and determined they are not the problem, then the problem can probably be solved by insulating the ceiling, walls, or floor, or by replacing the windows with energy-efficient models.
Source:www.radiant-heat-floor-methods.com