You have probably often heard and read the importance of changing the air filter for your HVAC system on a regular basis to avoid premature failure and repair bills. However, it is easy to forget to take care of this critical home maintenance task when you can’t see what the dust, dander, and contaminants are doing to the system.
There is another indication that is visible, though. If you need to dust your home or office more often than normal, it is a good sign that you have a bad air filter. You should also consider that if your furniture is getting covered with dust, so are your sinuses and lungs. A bad air filter affects air quality more than you might think and can be a huge contributor to respiratory issues, such as allergy flareups and cold symptoms. You can also experience itching eyes and other discomforts related to poor air quality.
The good news is that you can counter the problem pretty readily by replacing the bad air filter. You’ll begin to see improvements in air quality almost immediately. However, it is also important to call your HVAC provider to have the system cleaned. There is a good chance a lot of dust has bypassed the bad filter and is adversely affecting the system. It could also need some attention because of being asked to work harder than normal due to restricted airflow from the bad air filter.
If you would like to have your HVAC system checked out, reach out to us at Air On Time AC. We offer HVAC services and air quality services designed to keep your Conroe, Texas home or business the healthy place that you deserve.