e sure to ask your personal construction/home seller/supervisor to explain in detail the operation and maintenance of your heating and cooling system. After closing, you
are responsible for balancing dampers, registers and for other minor
adjustments.
A heat pump combines the functions of heating and cooling into
one compact unit and many times allows greater design flexibility
within the home. Warm air leaving the registers with a heat pump
system will feel much “cooler” to those persons accustomed to gas
heat systems. This is normal.
Care Tips
• Review all manuals supplied by manufacturers for the
proper maintenance of the heating and cooling systems.
• Check your circuit breaker and/or furnace fuse before
calling a service technician.
• Refer to manufacturers’ recommendations for the frequency
at which central heating and air conditioning filters should
be replaced.
• Refer to manufacturers’ instructions for recommended
settings for your thermostat.
• Have your central heating/air conditioning system checked
and cleaned regularly per manufacturers’ instructions.
Air Distribution
The ductwork of your home should distribute air to all designated
rooms. At times, you may hear noises from the ductwork that
sounds like “ticking” or “cracking.” This is caused when the metal is
heated and expands, or when it cools and contracts. These noises
can be generally expected.
If you are not receiving the distribution you desire, be certain that all
room registers are open. In many instances, insufficient heat is
caused by a dirty air filter. These filters should be checked monthly
and replaced or cleaned when necessary.
Attic Ventilation (Ridge Vents and/or Off-Ridge
Vents)
Should the design of your home include an attic, it has been
provided with sufficient ventilation to ensure good air exchange.
Leaks may appear due to rain being driven through ridge and/or
off-ridge vents. The ridge and/or off-ridge vents have been
provided to properly ventilate your house. Do not close off, block
or obstruct vents.