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Top HVAC FAQ’s Answered

Many people welcome the new year in pomp and style. As you do so, many thoughts dance in your mind. You make new resolutions promising to drop the bad and stick with the good. Whether that’s dieting, exercising, traveling, or any other common resolution, there are some important things you’re forgetting.

Keeping your HVAC system in working order should be one of your priorities. Did you know that heating and cooling consumes half the energy in your home? This translates into high energy costs and little to no comfort. So what can you do about it? This article will be discussing some common questions homeowners have about their HVAC system and offer simple fixes and solutions that could lead to the best new year ever!

How Do You Improve Air Quality Inside Your House?

On average, you spend over 80 percent of your life indoors. Therefore, you must never take the quality of the air inside your house for granted. Air pollutants come in all variants, from gas leaks to contaminants from the outside.

Mold and mildew, commonly found in the kitchen, can cause allergic reactions. This is because of excess moisture around fixtures. So one easy step to take is to repair small leaks and ensure you never leave water near drywall. Another step to take is to use dehumidifiers to keep mold growth at bay.

Your carpets and rugs trap dust in their fibers. It would be best if you cleaned them regularly. Whether you’re vacuuming or taking them outside and shaking them out, it can remove a lot of the impurities found in your air.

Plants also help filter the air naturally, so be sure to Invest in indoor plants and stand amazed at how they will improve air quality. Besides, plants such as lilies and ferns enhance the interior décor.

How Often Should You Change Air Filters?

Air filters are designed with materials that remove dirt, pet fur, hair, and dust from the air. They trap this debris while releasing fresh air on the other end. Air filters work by containing fibers that sieve and trap these particles while releasing clean air on the other end. With continued use, the filter traps more particles. Each time the air gets fresher, and its quality improves.

However, as time progresses, the filter clogs and starts impeding the airflow. Once this happens, the particles no longer get trapped as there is no more space left. At this point, you need to replace the filter. On average, you should change air filters every 30-60 days. If you own a vacation home with no pets, you should replace filters every 6-12 months. For an ordinary suburban house, make this change every 90 days.

Air Duct Cleaning Services. Are They Helpful?

An accumulation of dirt on your HVAC’s air handler, motors, and cooling coils renders it inefficient. More so, your energy costs increase. Duct cleaning professionals remove the dust with the use of specialized blowers, brushes, and vacuums.

Duct cleaning is necessary where you have had your home recently remodeled. Also, animal and bird infestation can clog your HVAC system. If you notice the presence of contaminants in the air, then you need to clean the ducts.

The Benefits of cleaning your ducts include:

• It reduces dust and improves your hygiene standards
• Removes irritants and allergens that would otherwise harm people suffering from allergies
• It promotes your wellbeing and that of other occupants
• Clean ducts keep your home smelling fresh
• A clean system is more efficient and utilizes less energy which saves you money

Overall, clean HVAC ducts result in better air quality; hence, the more reason you should do it often.

About Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning

Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning has been serving Boston residents for more than 50 years. No matter the challenge in your home’s HVAC, the company has a match for it. Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning is available 24/7 and provides quality service fostered through honest relationships with customers.

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