subject: Improving Air Conditioning Service Comfort And Indoor Air Quality -- Three Strategies [print this page] An air conditioning service that is running at full capability is one of the best ways to ensure it will work during the heating and cooling seasons, all while reducing dust and carbon monoxide. This is important for homes that are found in very hot and/or humid parts of the country, like Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
Home comfort and indoor air quality go hand in hand. One of the best ways to enjoy both is to get HVAC equipment regularly serviced by licensed, specially trained technicians. This is not something for a talented amateur; they do not have the necessary training and experience that the licensed air conditioning service technicians have.
Beyond maintaining the air conditioning service, there are additional strategies home owners can use to improve their home's comfort and indoor air quality. The three key approaches include controlling sources of indoor air pollution, ensuring proper ventilation, and using proven air quality products.
Common sources of indoor air pollution include dust, bacteria and viruses, dust mites, carbon monoxide, radon gas and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). To reduce these, be sure to clean and sterilize furnishings and surfaces at least once per week. Vacuum regularly, use safer organic cleaning and personal care products, and avoid smoking, burning candles and using incense inside the house.
Ensure proper ventilation by keeping the air conditioning service's outdoor unit clean and free of debris. While everything else about an air conditioning service requires a licensed technician, this is one time a home owner can do this themselves. Remove the cover, and clean off any dirt, grass clippings, and other debris with a hose. Also, replace the furnace filter on a regular basis, to avoid months and months of buildup, which can often reduce the airflow and effectiveness of an air conditioning service.
Finally, implement the use of air quality control products throughout the household. These include carbon monoxide and radon gas detectors as well as HEPA air filters and/or air purifiers. If organic airborne pollutants, such as dust mites, viruses and bacteria, are a problem in the home, consider adding a germicidal UV light system to the air conditioning service mix. Ultraviolet lights are extremely effective at killing off invisible microbes that can contribute to decreased home comfort and indoor air quality.
Maintaining good indoor air quality helps people stay healthier as well as more comfortable, and it all starts (and ends) with a properly-functioning air conditioning service. It is important to find an experienced air conditioning service technician who takes indoor pollution very seriously, and can offer a wide range of products, services, and solutions designed to optimize a home's air quality to keep the home owners breathing safe and strong.
