31 July 2020
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You have made the decision to have a new central air conditioning system installed in your home. Thankfully, you have a professional HVAC company to call on that can help you out. These well-trained professionals spend a long time getting to know their parts in the industry, and they usually have a full repertoire of tools they rely on. One of the things you may be surprised to see the technician use is a handheld thermometer. Here are a few ways this basic tool may be used during the process of installing your new system.

To Measure the Air Temperature of What Is Being Pushed Through the Vents 

Once the new air conditioning system is installed, the technician may use a thermometer to test the temperature of the air that is flowing through the vents. There are a few things the technician can determine by doing this. One, the technician can determine if the system has the proper level of refrigerant. And, two, the technician can judge whether the cold air being produced is being pushed through the ducts as it should be. It is not uncommon for the process to involve a few adjustments, including checks with the thermometer for cold airflow. 

To Check the Accuracy of the Installed Thermostat for Your System 

Naturally, when you have a new air conditioning system installed, your new system will be connected to a thermostat inside the house that will be used to control the system. Whether you opt to use an existing thermostat or have an entirely new one installed, the HVAC technician may use their handheld thermometer to gauge the accuracy of the thermostat before they leave. You may see the technician wait for a bit after the system has been running and then come in the house to check the air temperature. They will then compare that reading with what is being displayed on the thermostat.

To Determine the Operating Temperature of the New System 

The air conditioning system consists of two primary parts: the external condenser and the internal evaporator. The external part, which is the condenser, is prone to overheating if the attached fan is not dispersing heat properly while the AC is in operation. Therefore, after the new system is installed and running, the technician may use their thermometer to check the operating temperature of the condenser. If the system is running a bit hot, it may mean the fan system needs to be adjusted to maintain proper airflow and keep everything cool.

For more information, reach out to a local air conditioning service.