A home is a sanctuary where homeowners and their families can be protected from the various threats found in the outdoors. Pollen, mold, and other allergens in the air, unfortunately, can make their way into a home and diminish the air quality. There are many strategies available to improve a home’s air quality. However, addressing the home’s HVAC system is necessary before any other option can help.
What is the HVAC system?
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are the main aspects of a home’s HVAC system. This system is responsible for blowing warm or cool air throughout the home and helping to maintain a comfortable environment regardless of the temperature outdoors. Valley Heating and Cooling offers services for this system to help with the home’s air quality.
Homeowners can purchase the most expensive air purifier on the market and place it in their bedrooms. They can even take steps to limit the airflow into that room when they enter and exit. However, if the HVAC system is not properly maintained, the second the heat or cooling starts, all their work to create clean air in the room will be lost.
Furnace and AC Services to Improve Air Quality
Many homeowners understand that regular maintenance of their heating and cooling systems helps to keep them running properly and efficiently. However, many owners do not realize the benefits these services offer for a home’s air quality.
When the AC or furnace receives its routine maintenance, the technician will clean the unit inside and out. Removing any dust and debris within or outside of the unit helps to prevent those particles from entering the home’s air. In addition, filters are cleaned or replaced to ensure any remaining particles are kept from being blown throughout the home.
Duct Cleaning
Another beneficial service provided by many HVAC contractors is duct cleaning. Although the process can be performed by the homeowner, there are many benefits to having a professional handle this job. A professional provides a thorough cleaning of the system and offer products to seal the ducts.
The ducts in the home can get quite dirty over the years. As dust, debris, and allergens enter the home, they can collect in the ductwork. When the heating or cooling is turned on, that debris can blow into every area of the home, diminishing the air quality.
If there is damage to the ducts or moisture in the system, further issues can arise. Damaged ducts or ducts that have been infested by rodents or other pests can become filled with droppings and dander. Any moisture in the system can allow mold and mildew to thrive within the ducts. When the furnace or AC is turned on, those particles are blown throughout the home.
Professional technicians provide the services needed to completely clean the duct system. If necessary, they can remove parts of the ductwork to remove debris from the ducts. Once the ducts are completely cleaned, the HVAC technician can repair them to ensure a proper seal. Some companies even offer sealant applications with antimicrobial properties.
A home’s indoor air quality is an important part of the comfort and safety of everyone living in the home. However, before purchasing air purifiers and other air-cleaning devices, consider having the home’s HVAC system cleaned and maintained. It may be the right solution for the home.