How Your HVAC System Can Improve Your Health

The HVAC system in your Fortuna Foothills, Arizona, home helps to maintain a comfortable atmosphere, even when the outdoor temperatures rise. In addition to keeping you comfortable in your home, your HVAC system can also play a role in your overall health and wellness.

Filtering Particles from the Air You Breathe

When your heating and cooling system operates, it pulls air from the rooms of your home and moves it through the ducts. Ductwork is typically hidden behind the walls or between the floors of your home, so you probably don’t know what your ducts look like. However, they’re an important part of the HVAC system. As the air moves through those ducts, it can accumulate particles that have settled, such as dirt, pollen, pet hair, dander, and other debris.

Your HVAC system contains a filter that prevents too much debris from moving into the ducts, but it can’t always trap every tiny particle that is in the air. Changing your air filter is important if you want the system to work properly. Some HVAC filters need to be changed every month or two, while others can last much longer. Get on a regular schedule for filter changes as often as is recommended by your equipment manufacturer.

Duct Cleaning

Since particles tend to build up within your ducts, it’s important to bring in an HVAC technician for regular duct cleaning services. The duct cleaning process involves using high-powered suction to remove the contaminants that have been left behind as the system operates. When your ducts are clean, the heated and cooled air can move through them more efficiently, helping to keep your energy bills under control.

Additionally, you’ll have better indoor air quality, which keeps you and your family healthy. Poor indoor air quality can cause a number of health problems, especially in those who suffer from allergies, asthma, and other conditions.

Learn more about how your HVAC system can maintain your home’s indoor air quality by contacting our experts at Quick Refrigeration at 928-220-8108.

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