The weather outside if frightful, but your air conditioner should be keeping your home feeling delightful. Your air conditioner keeps you comfy and warm during the chilly 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 winter, 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 crucial things you can do between air conditioner repair and maintenance visits. It's usually suggested that air filters be changed at least 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 cause a decline in your system's efficiency and lifespan.
Regular Cleaning
It's highly unlikely you'll be able 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 the winter months. Not only will you be prepared for any unexpected guests, but you'll keep the dust from disturbing your allergies or clogging 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
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 as it is meant to, 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 safe haven. We want to do what's best for you to keep you as healthy and comfortable as possible. Call us at 309-517-7511 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.