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 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 all year long. There are also some steps you can take between your yearly 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 important things you can do between air conditioner repair and maintenance visits. It's usually suggested that air filters be changed routinely 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 numerous other kinds of debris more easily build up in dirty filters and that affects the health of those with sensitivities. A dirty filter will also lower your system's efficiency and lifespan.
Regular Cleaning
It's not usually possible to open windows and let in fresh air during the winter months and your carpets and furniture will trap all types of indoor pollutants. Keep your home as clean as possible during this cold time of year. Not only will you be ready for any unexpected guests, but you'll keep the dust from disrupting your allergies or blocking your air filter. If you don't have one already, a smart purchase is a vacuum with a HEPA filter.
Air Conditioner Repair and Maintenance
Once-a-year 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 catch 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 918-333-0376 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.