Can I make a Room Cooler?

Adjust the Dampers
Adjusting the dampers on your HVAC system can be an effective way to make a room cooler. Dampers are typically located inside the ductwork and can be adjusted to regulate the flow of air to different rooms in your home.

Increase the Size of Ducts
Increasing the size of a duct can have a few effects on cooling a room. Firstly, a larger duct can increase the airflow rate of the cooling system, which can lead to more air being distributed throughout the room, and thus a greater cooling effect. Secondly, a larger duct can reduce the pressure drop in the system, which can increase the efficiency of the cooling system. This is because a lower pressure drop means that the cooling system has to work less to move air through the ducts, which can result in lower energy consumption.

Add another Return to the Room
Firstly, a return air duct provides a pathway for the air to return back to the cooling system, which can help to balance the air pressure in the room. This, in turn, can help to improve the overall air circulation and distribution throughout the room, resulting in more consistent and efficient cooling.

Secondly, adding a return duct can help to remove the hot and stale air from the room, which can improve the indoor air quality and reduce humidity levels. This is because a return duct draws in the air from the room, filters it, and sends it back to the cooling system for conditioning, which can result in fresher, cleaner, and more comfortable air.

Add another Duct
Adding another duct can help cool a room in a few ways.

Firstly, adding another duct can increase the airflow rate of the cooling system, which can lead to more air being distributed throughout the room and thus a greater cooling effect. This is especially important if the current ductwork is undersized for the cooling system or the room it is serving.

Secondly, adding another duct can help to balance the airflow distribution in the room, which can help to eliminate hot spots and improve overall comfort. This is because the additional duct can provide more targeted cooling to areas of the room that may be receiving insufficient airflow from the existing ductwork.

Lastly, adding another duct can help to reduce the pressure drop in the system, which can increase the efficiency of the cooling system. This is because a lower pressure drop means that the cooling system has to work less to move air through the ducts, which can result in lower energy consumption.

If you have one of those rooms that do not cool in your home or business, give us a call to discuss what steps can be taken for your home or business.