Indoor air quality affects many aspects of your life, from easing or aggravating your allergy symptoms to impacting your sleep quality. There are many different ways to approach and improve your indoor air quality, and one of the most straightforward is to keep up with regular AC tune-ups.
These forms of routine AC maintenance help keep more contaminants out of your home’s air in the following ways:
Improving Airflow
In the U.S., people spend about 90% of their time indoors. Indoor air quality is, therefore, critical, and your AC system (its filter, in particular) is the first line of defense.
As your AC draws in air, it will naturally draw in a variety of different particles, too, dust being chief among them. And as it routinely passes through the system, it can accumulate on various internal parts. Not only does that allow it to spread throughout your home, but it also impacts your AC’s performance.
AC tune-ups include comprehensive cleaning to remove dust and other contaminants from coils, fans, and other components. They also involve replacing air filters to allow for improved airflow, and they work to reduce wear, letting your system last longer and avoid unnecessary repairs.
Altogether, that means they help reduce the overall levels of aggravating particles, as well as stagnant air and humidity issues, boosting your indoor air quality in return. As such, you’ll enjoy a more comfortable living environment and avoid a variety of increased health risks.
Identifying and Preventing Mold
Moisture can accumulate within any AC system, especially on its coils and in its drain line or pan, providing the perfect conditions for mold to grow. And once it does, it can spread quickly and pose serious respiratory health concerns.
The inspection included in an air conditioner tune-up can help spot and tackle early signs of mold to prevent further issues. That, in turn, means you can save significantly on mold remediation.
Spotting Duct Leaks
Homes with central air systems also have ductwork to contend with, and that can cause plenty of indoor air quality issues to arise. Accumulation of dust in ducts is one problem, but there’s also the risk of outside contamination due to leaks.
During a tune-up, your technician will look for signs of duct issues. Addressing things like leaks will help keep contaminants out and allow for better humidity control, thus maximizing your indoor air quality.
Verifying Air Exchange
Ensuring proper ventilation and air exchange is critical to maintain a proper balance for indoor air quality. AC technicians can verify that your system is pulling in the proper ratio of fresh air and exhausting stale air. That is vital to reduce the accumulation of contaminants, along with controlling carbon dioxide levels. Excessive ventilation will lead to wasted energy, so professional insight during an AC tune-up will help strike the right balance.
Boost Indoor Air Quality by Scheduling Your Next AC Tune-Up
You can get to work improving your indoor air quality with professional AC tune-ups from the team at Endless Energy. We’ll ensure that your system helps maintain high air quality all season (and year) long! Schedule your next tune-up today to get started.
