Heating/Cooling Today’s heating and cooling systems are reliable and require little maintenance. Most heating systems are forced air systems that heat the air and distribute it throughout a home with a furnace and a ducting system. In some cases, a hydronic heating system is used. With this system, water is heated and circulated to either a radiator placed in forced-air ducting to radiators located on walls or through water piping placed in or under the floors. Cooling systems work like a refrigerator. Cold liquid is circulated through pipes. The pipes become cool and air is blown across them. This air also becomes cool and is then distributed Interior climate control refers to the management of the heating, cooling, ventilation and humidity required to keep your home comfortable. through your home, usually through the same ducting that supplies heat. In addition, high velocity systems are gaining popularity due to their efficiency and overall home comfort. This system uses a blower fan to force air through smaller, flexible ducts, increasing air floor and uses less energy to move the same amount of air as a traditional system. However, as they are a sealed system, they are not cleaned using traditional methods and may not work well on these systems. These systems typically require two seasonal maintenance checks of the air filter, blower motor and ducts. When the heating/cooling system of your home was selected, the rated capacity was checked to ensure your home could be heated or cooled to a comfortable temperature. This calculation takes the climatic conditions of your region into account. It’s rare that a system is not sized correctly for a home. An obstruction in the vent or an imbalance of the heat flow from the heat registers throughout your home are more common causes of inadequate heating or cooling. To check for obstructions, remove the floor register and look down the throat of the duct with a flashlight. Remove anything that may obstruct air flow. Caution: Sheet metal screws can protrude from the joints Why does my heating or cooling system feel inadequate? 106 ANHWP.COM • ALBERTA NEW HOME WARRANTY PROGRAM