With temperatures on the rise in Wildwood, Florida, your air conditioner is your key to a comfortable home. While your AC system brings great relief from the heat, you should always keep it clean. A dirty AC system can affect your family’s health in these three ways:
Respiratory Illnesses
Trapped allergens in your AC system will aggravate conditions such as asthma and allergies. One of the most efficient ways to prevent this is to have a clean air filter. Clean or replace your air filter every one to three months. As a result, you’ll prevent particle pollutants from circulating in your home and maintain good indoor air quality.
Introduction of New Illnesses
Even family members with healthy lungs can suffer when breathing in allergens from poor IAQ, which could result in unexpected health issues. Long-term exposure to these allergens can lead to the development of asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
One way to reduce this problem is to maintain your indoor and outdoor AC unit, making sure it’s in good condition and clean. From regular dusting and wiping to calling in the professionals for an inspection and maintenance, make sure that your AC system gets the care it needs.
Bacterial Infections
As grim as it sounds, small animals can sometimes get trapped in the air ducts and die. Their decomposing remains can cause bacterial growth, which releases into your home through the AC vents. Decomposing insect, rodent or snake remains will also subject your family to dreadful smells. Therefore, you should contact a professional as soon as you suspect your ducts have pests in them.
To prevent this from happening, one of our experienced service technicians can inspect your ductwork regularly. As a result, you can be sure that no unusual entities are living, growing or decomposing in your AC system. Are you worried about your AC system? Call Sun Kool Air Conditioning, Inc. at 352-282-4763 to set up an appointment.
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