The weather outside is frightful, but your air conditioner was made to keep your home feeling delightful. Your air conditioner keeps you comfortable and warm during the chilly winter months, but if your system needs repair, it could be making you sick. As you’ve taken all the suggestions on how to keep your home energy-efficient this chilly time of year, 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 some steps you can take between your annual maintenance visits to secure your air quality and health.
Check and Change Your Air Filter
Checking and changing your air filter is one of the most important things you can do between air conditioner repair and maintenance visits. It’s usually suggested that air filters be changed routinely every 3 months (some longer), but it’s wise to check it monthly for debris. This is especially important if you live in a home with smokers or pets. Pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and assorted debris more easily build up in unclean filters and that affects the health of those with sensitivities. A dirty filter will also lower your system’s efficiency and lifespan.
Regular Cleaning
It’s not likely you’ll be able to open windows and let in fresh air during the winter months and your carpets and furniture will build up all types of indoor pollutants. Keep your home as tidy as possible during this cold time of year. Not only will you be ready for any surprise guests, but you’ll keep the dust from disrupting your allergies or mucking up your air filter. If you don’t have one already, a good investment is a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
Air Conditioner Repair and Maintenance
Once-a-year air conditioner repair and maintenance is not only important for the life of your air conditioner but also for your health. When your system is operating well, pollutants and allergens are channeled out of the home. Your yearly maintenance will catch any leaks and make sure it is operating properly.
Your home is your sanctuary. We want to work with you to keep you as healthy and comfortable as possible. Call us at (800) 630-0082 and talk to 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.
