The weather outside if frightful, but your air conditioner should be keeping your home feeling delightful. Your air conditioner keeps you snug and warm during the cold winter months, but if your system is in need of repair it could be making you ill. As you’ve taken all the suggestions on how to keep your home as energy-efficient this chilly winter, you’re also sealing off your home from fresh air. This could cause an escalation 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 once-a-year maintenance visits to secure your air quality and health. 

Check and Change Your Air Filter

Checking and changing your air filter is the most critical thing you can do between air conditioner repair and maintenance visits. It’s typically suggested that air filters be changed at least every 3 months (some longer), but it’s wise to check it monthly for debris. This is especially important if you live in a home with smokers or pets. Pollen, pet dander, dust mites, and various other debris more easily build up in unclean filters and that affects the health of those with sensitivities. A dirty filter will also cause a decline in your system’s efficiency and lifespan.

Regular Cleaning

It’s not likely you’ll be able to open windows and let in fresh air during the winter months and your carpets and furniture will hold onto all types of indoor pollutants. Keep your home as clean as possible during this cold time of year. Not only will you be prepared for any unexpected guests, but you’ll keep the dust from disturbing your allergies or mucking up your air filter. If you don’t have one already, a wise investment is a vacuum with a HEPA filter.

Air Conditioner Repair and Maintenance

Yearly 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 find any leaks and make sure it is operating properly.

Your home is your safe haven. We want to work alongside you to keep you as healthy and comfortable as possible. Call us at 714-710-1070 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. Or you can conveniently set up an appointment with us online.