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We spend a lot of time inside of our homes, and many people don\u2019t know how important our air conditioner and everyday activities are when it comes to the impact on the quality of air that we breathe. And even when protecting our health and the well being of our family is a top priority, we may not think about the air circulating through the vents. Here are a few ways to improve the air quality in your home so that you have peace of mind about what you breathe in.<\/p>\n
Stay Proactive When It Comes to AC Repair<\/strong><\/p>\n When you start to notice that your heating and cooling system isn\u2019t doing its job at peak performance any more, then have a professional inspect it to see if you need an AC repair. Minor repairs will not only help keep your air quality in good shape, but it will give your unit longevity. On top of paying attention to how your unit is working, make sure you\u2019re keeping up with filter changes to ensure the best air quality.<\/p>\n Vacuum and Remove Dust<\/strong><\/p>\n Dust and dirt will create a space that promotes allergy flare-ups and can cause issues with breathing. By taking the time to remove the dust and vacuum on a regular basis, you\u2019ll find that you not only have a more comfortable ambiance, but that the air is fresher. You\u2019ll also save your system from requiring AC repair when you keep your space as free of dust and dirt as possible. You can also install a 4-inch, extra large pleated air filter to catch more airborne particulates.<\/p>\n Make Sure You Keep Your Home Ventilated <\/strong><\/p>\n Keeping the air ventilating throughout your home is a good idea to keep infections and lung issues from occurring. You want fresh air to run through your house when possible, so start opening windows when the weather feels delightful outside! Be sure that you turn your air conditioning off when you do this so that you can give it a nice break and save money on your energy bill. Your unit shouldn\u2019t have to run 24\/7 all year long, and when you allow it to rest, you\u2019ll find that your unit will last longer and need fewer AC repairs<\/a>. Try using an ionic air purifier as well. The ions kill kill bacterial and use a negative charge to cause suspended airborne contaminants to clump together and fall out of the air so they can be cleaned.<\/p>\n Keep Up with Visual Inspections<\/strong><\/p>\n Be on the lookout for mold and mildew around your unit and other areas of your home that are in darker and dampened areas. While these aren\u2019t always something that you can avoid, you can proactively work to prevent them from occurring and keep up with visual inspections.<\/p>\n Let the HVAC Experts Perform a Yearly Service Call<\/strong><\/p>\n AC repair professionals will know what to look for when want to learn more about the air quality inside your home. If this is a concern of yours, let them know because they\u2019ll not only work to identify the problem, but can perform a yearly service call to get your system working correctly. When your unit is serviced annually, you\u2019ll improve the air quality in your home and prevent many AC repairs that can happen when it\u2019s neglected.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We spend a lot of time inside of our homes, and many people don\u2019t know how important our air conditioner and everyday activities are when it comes to the impact on the quality of air that we breathe. And even when protecting our health and the well being of our family is a top priority, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[89],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=585"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2919,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/585\/revisions\/2919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=585"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=585"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=585"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}