Your air conditioner is actually a breathing machine. It breathes in the air around your home, conditions it, then breathes out cool, dehumidified air. Unfortunately, your ductwork probably loses about 25-to-40 percent of the air that regularly passes through it. That lost air has to be replaced somehow. That’s where fresh air returns come in.
To understand the importance of fresh air returns, you need to understand how your air conditioner operates. Air in your home moves from high pressure to low pressure. An air conditioner pushes it out at high pressure and draws it back in using low pressure. Balancing those pressures is how you keep a system efficient. Since air is inevitably lost through duct work, your system has no choice but to draw in air anywhere it can.
Without fresh air returns, your system pulls air from other sources to re-balance itself. Unfortunately, those sources bring trouble with them. Recessed can lights and soffit vents wind up being sources of air which means your A/C system is pulling dirt and debris into your A/C system which gets reticulated throughout your home. The result? More dust. More problems.
We helped HomeShow Radio with this video to explain the difference between a “return air” duct and a “fresh air return.” Both perform important duties in keeping your home comfortable. How balanced is your home? Absolute Comfort Air can measure your Houston home air conditioning system’s balance and design effective solutions to give you absolute comfort.
Are you looking to set up a repair of your air conditioning system, arrange a seasonal inspection or check on the best options for an HVAC replacement system? Call our friendly customer service team at Absolute Comfort Heating and Air Conditioning, serving Metro Houston. Our entire team is dedicated to each and every one of our customers. We all recognize first hand that we face grueling, hot summers and sometimes super chilly winters. Let us help provide you absolute comfort for your indoor air environment. Never fear though, as our amazing team is here day or night to help keep you and your family in absolute comfort. We are just a phone call or click away.
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