Air quality is an important variable in our day to day lives. Good air quality is imperative to maintaining a space safe environment that offers healthy and clean air and a clean smelling home.
Regular schedule HVAC maintenance helps improve ambient air quality in a given space. HVAC maintenance maintains optimal ambient air quality, for healthy individuals and those susceptible and/or have pre-existing respiratory conditions.
5 Helpful HVAC Maintenance Steps That Improve Air Quality
HVAC maintenance improves air quality and helps minimize dust and debris from the HVAC system.
Below are five helpful steps to improve indoor air quality with HVAC services.
Dust Particle & Debris Removal
Tiny particulate matter can pass through any HVAC system. HVAC technicians specialize in maintenance to minimize debris. And when debris does occur specialists remove the contaminants from a system.
Air Duct Cleaning
Air duct cleanings need to occur on an annual basis or bi-annual basis. Air duct cleanings can generally be completed between two hours and three and a half hours. The biggest determining factor in the time needed is the square footage of the desired space.
Experienced technicians specialize in AC cleaning services to ensure an HVAC unit is operating efficiently. Air ducts may circulate foreign particles including:
- Dust
- Debris
- Mites
- Dog and pet hair
- Mold
- Much more
Regular air duct cleaning services help minimize the potential for foreign particulates and help extend the longevity of the HVAC system.
Clean HVAC System
Funky smells emanating from an HVAC system? Dirty HVAC systems can cause strange smells that negatively impact the air quality in a space.
Regular HVAC cleaning services are both affordable and help extend the longevity and lifespan of your heating and cooling system. A clean HVAC system helps reduce energy costs and provides improved air quality needed for a healthy living environment.
Assess Humidity Levels
High humidity levels can lead to a buildup of mold in an HVAC system. This results in unpleasant odors that negatively impact the occupants of a residential space.
Annual HVAC and regularly scheduled HVAC inspections help systems perform efficiently. In areas with high humidity like the American South and Eastern Seaboard, humidity levels can lead to a faster degradation in heating and cooling systems.
When higher humidity and more extreme temperatures are present in a region, residents of the region demand more from residential and commercial heating and cooling systems. This demand means that furnaces and A/C units have a shorter life expectancy relative to more moderate climates.
An experienced HVAC technician identifies the humidity levels in repairs and replaces any loose parts or connections in need of attention.
Dust & Debris Removal
Dust and debris accumulates over time. These particulates contribute to unhealthy air quality. Dust and debris particulate matter is especially harmful to individuals with respiratory illnesses and preexisting conditions that impact lungs and heart.
A clean HVAC system provides better airflow, maintains regular temperatures and reduces the runtime of the heating or cooling system.
Air Filter Replacement
Remember the last time the air filter was changed? If not, it’s likely that its time for an air filter replacement.
Air filters capture contaminants to help minimize their impact in the air. Overtime, air filters get dirty and cannot efficiently capture these contaminants.
When old air filters are replaced with new air filters, they help optimize the system ensuring a smoother air flow and help extend the life of an HVAC system.