March 26, 2015
The role of an air conditioning system is not limited to circulating cool air inside a house.
The latest air conditioning systems, particularly high-efficiency systems, also help control the indoor air quality in a house. Indoor air quality combines clean air with temperature, odor, and humidity control. Indoor air quality is significant to the well-being, health, and finances of a homeowner. The following suggestions will help you to maintain fresh, clean, and healthy indoor air inside your home.
Replace Air Filters Every Three Months
- Filters prevent pollen, dust, spores, and other pollutants from entering the house.
- Replacing the filter is necessary since dirty filters reduce airflow, which affects the efficiency of the system and increases the operating expenses of the system.
- Dirty filters may also result in overheating of the system along with other issues that can permanently damage the system.
- Verify the recommendation of the original equipment manufacturer for proper scheduling.
Install a System with a High SEER Rating
- To ensure good air quality inside the house, a longer air circulation period is required to allow air to continuously flow through the filter.
- High efficiency systems use low power at extended periods of time. They also ensure continuous air flow inside the house while enhancing both air quality and energy efficiency.
- High efficiency systems offer variable speed modes that manage the volume of air flow and cool the air they produce.
Use a Ductless Air Conditioning System with Appropriate Filtration Systems
- Ductless air conditioning systems are designed for use in small areas. If they are used as add-on systems to the main air conditioning system, the filtration and air circulation results may have some undesirable effects.
- To ensure healthy dust-free air, keep the air moving throughout the central ducted air conditioning system.
Maintain a Low Humidity Level
- Humidity increases the temperature of the air, which compels people to increase the power of their air conditioning system.
- The absence of humidity enhances comfort at high temperatures, which decreases the energy expense.
- The central air conditioning system functions like an air filter as it removes humid air from the house. This enhances the efficiency of the system and allows it to perform better for extended periods of time.
- Aside from affecting comfort, high humidity levels also promote the growth of mold, which is detrimental to the health of the occupants of the house.
A central air conditioning system can ensure good indoor air quality for years to come, provided you choose the right equipment, have it installed properly, and perform regular HVAC maintenance.