The weather outside is frightful, but your air conditioner should be keeping your home feeling delightful. Your air conditioner keeps you comfortable and warm during the cold winter months, but if your system needs repair, it could be making you ill. As you’ve taken all the suggestions on how to keep your home energy-efficient this chilly season, you’re also sealing off your home from fresh air. This could cause a rise in both allergens and pollutants. Your annual air conditioner repair appointment will help keep your air clean and comfortable year-round. There are also steps we recommend you take between your annual maintenance visits to protect your air quality and health.
Check and Change Your Air Filter
Checking and changing your air filter is one of the most crucial things you can do between air conditioner repair and maintenance visits. It’s highly recommended that air filters be changed at a minimum every 3 months (some longer), but it’s wise to check it monthly for debris. This is particularly important if you live in a home with smokers or pets. Pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and numerous other kinds of debris more easily build up in grimy filters and that affects the health of those with sensitivities. A dirty filter will also decrease your system’s efficiency and lifespan.
Regular Cleaning
It’s not usually possible to open windows and let in fresh air during the winter months and your carpets and furniture will hold onto all types of indoor pollutants. Keep your home as tidy as possible during this cold time of year. Not only will you be prepared for any pop-in guests, but you’ll keep the dust from disrupting your allergies or blocking your air filter. If you don’t have one already, a wise investment is a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
Air Conditioner Repair and Maintenance
Yearly air conditioner repair and maintenance is not just crucial for the life of your air conditioner, but also your health. When your system is operating properly, pollutants and allergens are channeled out of the home. Your yearly maintenance will find any leaks and make sure it is operating properly.
Your home is your sanctuary. We want to do what’s best for you to keep you as healthy and comfortable as possible. Call us at (832) 957-9332 and chat with one of our air conditioner repair technicians if you have any questions about keeping your air conditioner and air quality in tip-top shape this season.
