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6 signs you may need a new HVAC system BY METRO There's no place like home, especially when that home is a comfortable and safe haven. One of the ways residents find comfort in their homes is by maintaining the right indoor temperatures, which fluctuate along with the seasons. While there is much to be said about opening windows and doors to let Mother Nature do her thing, indoor comfort is often maintained with an HVAC system. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. It can include heat pumps, furnaces and air-con- ditioning units. It is an automated system that works by adjusting a thermostat to regulate air temperature, and sometimes humidity, in the home. According to Enviguard, a commercial contracting provider, HVAC systems also may be used to improve in- door air quality through filtration and oxygen replacement. As with any me- chanical device, an HVAC system has a life span that must be considered. Should any of the following condi- tions be present, it is likely time to consult with an HVAC techni- cian to see if repairs or replacement of the entire system is war- ranted. Age If the HVAC system is more than 10 years old, it could be time to begin budgeting for a new unit. Many mod- ern, efficient systems may last 12 to 14 years with routine mainte- nance. But it's good to keep an HVAC system's age in mind so you can readily recognize when it might start to fail. Longer or constant running times An efficient, properly working system will quickly heat or cool the home and then turn off. A system that is turning on repeatedly or having to run for a while before the set temperature is reached could be nearing the end of its utility. Strange noises Groaning, bang- ing or loud humming noises should be ad- dressed. While these noises may indicate that certain compo- nents need mainte- nance or replacement, they also could be symptoms of age and a system nearing failure. Frequent repair visits Knowing the HVAC company's repair person by name is a sign that the system has required too much work in recent months. Repeated issues and repairs are prob- ably signs that it's time to consider a system re- placement. Higher bills Sticker shock when receiving electricity or gas bills likely mean the HVAC system isn't work- ing efficiently and might need to be replaced. Poor indoor air quality If the home is dusty or humid or even if al- lergies seem to have cropped up out of no- where, this could indi- cate a poorly functioning HVAC system. HVAC systems are vital to keeping indoor environments comfort- able and safe. Such systems may exhibit certain signs that in- dicate they need to be replaced. LGI Homes from page 1 picturesque landscap- ing. Summit at Liberty is also home to the Racquet Center, which features two tennis courts and four pickleball courts, as well as a dog park for those four-legged family members. LGI Homes Active Adult offers two differ- ent series of new homes within this community, each carefully designed with the buyer's needs in mind and created to exceed your expecta- tions. Our LGI Homes se- ries provides a variety of floor plans rang- ing in size from 1,446 square feet to just over 2,000 square feet, with two- and three- bedroom plans avail- able. Residents love the attentive details built into every new home such as open layouts, chef-ready kitchens, wide doorways, walk- in showers, covered front porches and back patios, as well as an abundance of windows making every room feel airy and bright. The Terrata Homes se- ries offers an exclusive selection of luxurious new homes, ranging in size from 1,912 square feet to just over 2,300 square feet with up to three bedrooms and three full bathrooms. This exclusive series showcases high-end fin- ishes, spacious layouts, added flex rooms and a host of impressive and all-inclusive designer upgrades. Both series of new homes at Summit at Liberty offer beauti- ful wood-style floor- ing, 2-inch faux-wood blinds and energy-effi- cient features such as a programmable ther- mostat, recessed LED lighting and included solar panels. Discover the lifestyle you've been waiting for at Summit at Liberty. Exciting amenities and brand-new homes await you. New homes at Sum- mit at Liberty are priced from the $370,000s with quick-move-in op- portunities available. To learn more or schedule a tour, please call (877) 899-1091, Ext. 295, or visit SummitAtLiberty. com. Content provided by LGI Homes 21 th 2023 March 5, June 25 & September 24 March 3, June 23 & September 22 Sunday BANG Readership (print + e-Edition) 664,100* H8 BAY AREA NEWS GROUP 001 Homes | Advertising Section