While everyone’s alert and vigilant on April Fool’s Day, keeping an eye out for a good trick or prank, most of us let our guard down for the rest of the month. Similarly, during cold or hot months we’re focused on ensuring that our HVAC system is running smoothly, but the pretty weather and mild days that April brings often results in us neglecting necessary HVAC maintenance.
Don’t let the long days of sunshine lull you into letting your indoor air quality decline or letting your HVAC system go unmaintained. Here are some tips for staying alert all month long.
Defend Against Allergies by Keeping Your HVAC System Clean
Keeping your HVAC system clean can increase the performance of the unit while also helping your family avoid allergy flare-ups.
Interestingly, air pollution is higher inside than outside. In fact, some experts believe air quality is two to five times worse indoors than it is outdoors.
As a result, when the spring allergy season comes, allergy sufferers cannot just retreat indoors. Especially, if your HVAC system is not clean. Pollen, dust mites, pet dander, mold, and mildew can all build up in your HVAC system leading to allergy flare ups.
For some, these allergens cause annoying flare ups but for others, they can cause dangerous respiratory issues and the need for serious medical attention. The first line of defense against allergens is a clean air filter.
Air filters need to be changed regularly – as often as every 20-45 days for those with allergies. Next, make sure that you routinely clean and maintain air ducts, where allergens can build up.
Finally, annually clean your system’s evaporator coil to avoid mold build up. These simple steps can help to improve your indoor air quality and make the air safer for your family to breathe.
Schedule an HVAC Inspection
Do you know how old your HVAC unit is? Or when it was last serviced? These are always good things to know. At some point, all HVAC units will need to be replaced, so it’s important to keep its age in mind as you maintain and service it.
The average lifespan of an HVAC unit is 15-20 years; however, increasingly homeowners are replacing units ever 10-15 years in the name of more efficient units and decreased maintenance issues. Schedule an inspection now to get a feel for how old your unit is, what condition it is in and what issues might arise in the near future.
Ensure that Your Cooling Services are Ready for Summer
May is right around the corner as are the scorching days of a Florida summer. There is no worse time to find out that your HVAC unit needs to be serviced than on a 100-degree day.
While the weather is mild, have your unit inspected, cleaned and serviced so that it is ready for the demands of a Pensacola summer. Call Boutwell’s Air Masters today at (850) 969-9711 to schedule an appointment.
Even though it feels great outside and it’s easy to forget about your HVAC system, now is the time to make sure that your indoor air quality is good and that your system is ready for the summer. Don’t be an April fool and let HVAC issues surprise you, instead, call Boutwell’s today.
