The weather outside if frightful, but your air conditioner is meant to keep your home feeling delightful. Your air conditioner keeps you comfy and warm during the cooler winter months, but if your system is in need of repair it could be making you sick. As you've taken all the steps to keep your home as energy-efficient this chilly time of year, you're also sealing off your home from fresh air. This could cause an increase in both allergens and pollutants. Your annual air conditioner repair appointment will help keep your air clean and comfortable all year long. There are also steps we recommend you 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 the most critical thing you can do between air conditioner repair and maintenance visits. It's highly recommended that air filters be changed at minimum every 3 months (some longer), but it's wise to check it every month for debris. This is especially important if you live in a home with smokers or pets. Pollen, pet dander, dust mites and various other debris more easily build up in dirty 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 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 disturbing your allergies or mucking up 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 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 find any leaks and 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 814-308-0416 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.