Airconvaal – Keep your Air-Conditioner clean or face the consequences!
We all know that air-conditioners have filters that clean the air we breathe daily, but very few realise the result of poorly maintained AC-units. A dirty filter will do the exact opposite of its purpose and is very likely to contaminate the air causing health hazards as discussed in this article.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calculated that we spend as much as 90 percent of our time indoors. However, because today’s homes have been well insulated and wrapped air tight in an effort to lower energy use, they can also keep airborne problems inside to the point where a home can be polluted two to five times higher than the outdoors. The good news is the quality of the air you and your family breath can be improved by simply contacting a trusted air-conditioning company like Airconvaal, to change the air-conditioners filter on a regular basis and maintaining the heating and air-conditioning system (including ducts).
A dirty A/C filter can result in blocked, dirty ducts that become the optimal environment for mould and spores to develop and be distributed to the areas of the home, polluting the air you breathe.
Improperly maintained air-conditioner filters and ducts can result in a build-up of allergens such as fungi, pollen and bacteria in the air triggering:
- Fatigue
- Coughing & sore throat
- Congestion and wheezing
- Eye, nose and throat irritation
- Asthma attacks
- Flu-like illnesses
Dirty air filters can hinder the performance of a dehumidifier.
Studies have found that increased temperature and moisture created by HVAC units assists the growth of natural organisms and accelerates natural decomposition of animal and plant matter. Major health hazards can result in a home of office when decomposing animals and nasty bacteria become hidden in poorly-maintained ducts of split-system air conditioning units. A/C service contractors have reported removing insect colonies, as well as rotting snakes and toads caught in the system. Decomposing tissue can result in bacteria being blown into the home and inhaled by the homeowner, and can result in a variety of infections and health issues.
Large amounts of dust and dirt accumulating over time in a home’s duct-work can cause respiratory distress. Mildew and fungi can accrue deep inside the units. This can lead to loss of airflow through the system, motors being overworked, and higher operating costs to get effective air comfort.
While here in the South air conditioners and heat pumps make the summer heat tolerable, some health concerns exist. Properly maintaining your home’s air conditioner can reduce these risks greatly. Talk to HVAC professional, Like Airconvaal, for tips on how to maintain your A/C system. Given how simple it is to have a unit cleaned, it’s a small price to pay to guard against health problems. The quality and effectiveness of your air conditioner filters and the health of your family are indelibly connected.
Visit Airconvaal at www.airconvaal.co.za today and make the smart, healthy choice