One of the most important aspects of home comfort is having even temperatures throughout your home. If you encounter warm or cold areas in your home or rooms that are different temperatures, it can be a sign you have an airflow problem. This not only makes your home uncomfortable, it can also increase energy costs. An AC vent booster can be a cost-efficient solution if you’re having trouble evenly cooling your home.
What Is an AC Vent Booster?
A vent booster is a small fan that is installed in your home’s vents to improve airflow. They tend to come in two varieties: register fans and mid-duct fans. A register vent booster is built into the vent cover/register, and a mid-duct fan is larger and installed farther back in the ductwork leading into a specific room or area.
When to Use an AC Vent Booster
- You Have a Complex Duct System. Depending on how your home is laid out, you could have a duct system with a lot of turns, twists, and sharp corners. This can make it hard to effectively move air through your home. Adding an AC vent booster will help pull more air from the ductwork into the area they are installed in.
- You Have Old Ductwork. If you have an older home where the ductwork has not been updated but the AC system has, you may run into issues with efficiency. In many cases, older ducts are simply not designed to work with a more modern HVAC system, and adding a vent booster can improve efficiency by directing air to where you need it to go.
When You Need AC Assistance
If you discover that your AC isn’t cooling your home effectively, we can help. At Ace Hardware Home Services, we provide all our clients with top-of-the-line service and care with their AC needs. We’ve been helping homeowners in the greater Dayton and Springfield area since 1978, and we can provide the assistance and advice you need. Contact us today to see how we can help you.
