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If you live in South-Central PA, you know how frustrating uneven heating and cooling is, where one room stays cozy while another is too cold or too hot. At W.C. Eshenaur & Son, we help homeowners with real uneven heating solutions so you can enjoy your whole home. What Causes Uneven Temps in Your Central PA Home? Improperly Sized Units more Your furnace or air conditioner might work fine overall, but it could struggle to push air evenly. An undersized unit often runs constantly without properly conditioning every space, while oversized systems short cycle. That means they're turning on and off too quickly before all the rooms can reach the right temperature. Dirty Filters When the filter clogs with dust and gunk, less air moves through the system. You end up with weak output in the rooms farthest from the filter while areas near the unit usually feel better. Bad Thermostat Placement If your thermostat sits in a hallway that gets direct sun or near a heat source like the kitchen, it's going to register things as a lot warmer than they really are. The system will then shut off before distant rooms warm up or cool down properly. We can help you move your thermostat to a better place. Ductwork Problems Leaky or poorly designed ducts cause some of the biggest headaches. Air escapes through gaps, loose connections, or damaged sections, and this especially tends to happen in attics or crawl spaces where the temperatures swing wildly. This means you're losing heated or cooled air before it reaches the bedrooms or living areas. Long duct runs or sharp bends in the ductwork can also slow down airflow to the rooms farthest from the unit. Blocked or Closed Vents Blocked or closed vents seem like a simple fix in some situations, but they create pressure issues. Closing too many vents forces the system to work harder and can actually make the imbalances worse. Insulation and Home Design Factors Poor insulation lets outside air influence your indoor temperatures unevenly, as you could have walls, attics, and floors losing heat faster in some areas. This is especially common in older Pennsylvania homes that were built before modern energy standards were developed. Older single-pane glass or any windows with old seals allow heat to escape quickly in winter and let summer heat pour in. Sun exposure on one side of the house can, of course, warm some rooms differently throughout the day. Open floor plans mix air better than closed-off rooms, but many houses have separate zones that need careful balancing. Basements and garages often stay cooler and can pull the temperatures down if not properly sealed from living spaces. If you're dealing with all this in your house, don't wait until the next big temperature swing. Give our team at W.C. Eshenaur & Son, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA a call to discuss your situation. We've been family-owned and helping local families since 1928, and we take pride in offering reliable service to all the towns and areas of central PA.

Many people make the mistake of only getting work done on their heating system when there's a problem, but you should be getting heating maintenance at least once a year here in Harrisburg, PA, not only to protect your family in the winter but also to lower your energy bills. How Annual Heating Maintenance Can Lower Your Harrisburg, PA Heating Bill more Optimizing the System It's just natural for dirt and dust to build up in the system over time, and this constantly erodes the efficiency of any machine, forcing it to work harder to do the same job. The harder it has to work, the more of your money your heating system spends to get your house at the temperature you want it to be. At your maintenance service, our tech will carefully clean out the system so that it's always running at peak efficiency. Reducing Energy Use A properly maintained system uses less energy not just because it's cleaned out but also because it's properly calibrated. When every connection has been checked and tightened and your thermostat has been tested and calibrated, you'll use less energy to get the same effect. Our techs can also make sure you're not throwing energy away in any part of the system with leaks. Other Ways You'll Save Avoid a Big Repair Bill Avoid the Winter Rush Because so many people put off maintenance, cross their fingers, and hope for the best, our lines are always busy and our techs are always booked during Harrisburg's chilly winters. Charges are higher during this busy time, especially when we have to come out outside of normal business hours. You can avoid these costs by getting maintenance before the winter begins. Maintain Your Warranty If a system does break down catastrophically when it has been maintained, then the issue is almost always a defect that's covered by the warranty. But these warranties only stay valid as long as you do the proper maintenance on the machines. Getting regular maintenance could make the difference between having to pay for an entire replacement system out-of-pocket and having that system replaced for you by the manufacturer because of a warranty issue. Boost Your Home's Resale Value Savvy homebuyers know to look at the heating and cooling systems before they buy. If a system has been maintained well, and especially when you can provide a record of those maintenance services, you're not only attracting buyers but can command the highest price. If the system hasn't been taken care of well, there's a good chance you're going to have to knock down your asking price to get a buyer to bite. For whatever your heating system needs, call us at W.C. Eshenaur & Son, Inc. in Harrisburg, PA today at 717-236-5031. We ​proudly ​serve all of Central Pennsylvania.

Keeping your home comfortable here in Central Pennsylvania means paying attention to the little things that keep your HVAC system running right. One of the simplest yet most important tasks is staying on top of your A/C air filter replacement schedule. A clean filter helps everything work better and protects your system as well as your lungs. Why Your A/C Air Filter Replacement Schedule Matters more Your HVAC system pulls air from inside your house, conditions it, and pushes it back out through the ducts. The air filter is there to catch dust, pollen, pet dander, and other particles before they circulate into the air you're breathing or reach the equipment to block it up. When you let a filter get too dirty, the system has to work harder to move the same amount of air. That extra effort raises your energy bills and puts more wear on the blower motor and other parts. A clogged filter can also make indoor air quality worse instead of better. You might notice more dust on surfaces or family members sneezing more often if you're not changing those filters at the right intervals. Different Filter Types and Their Lifespans Not all filters are the same. Basic 1-inch fiberglass filters are cheap, but they only last about 30 days in most homes, and while they can catch larger particles, they do let finer ones through. Pleated filters, which are more common now, do a better job and usually need changing every one to three months. Thicker filters, like four-inch or five-inch media filters, can go six to 12 months because they hold more; they do cost more upfront, though. Finally, you can get very high-efficiency filters with higher MERV ratings to trap the very smallest particles. This is really great for air quality, but these filters can restrict airflow if your system isn't designed for them. Always check what your manufacturer recommends for your specific unit or call us to make sure the filter you want to use works with your system. Factors That Affect How Often You Should Change Filters Households with multiple pets always need more frequent changes because fur and dander load up the filter. Smokers or people who cook a lot with oils see the same issue. Larger families or homes with lots of foot traffic tend to bring in more dirt from outside, and that can also mean you'll need to change things more often. Seasonal Considerations in Central PA In winter, when your furnace runs more, you'll need to check the filters more often because cold, dry air tends to stir up dust. In summer, air conditioning pulls in humidity and pollen, and this is also a key time for checking your filter. Spring and fall are good times for deeper maintenance. Staying proactive with your air filters is one of the smartest, lowest-cost things you can do for your HVAC system and your own respiratory health. If you're not sure where to start or want help picking the right filters for your setup, call W.C. Eshenaur & Son Inc. today. We're family-owned and operated and have been serving all of Central PA since 1928.