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Did you know that the air quality in your home can negatively affect your health if you don’t keep up with proper maintenance? With all of the responsibilities that the average homeowner has, it can be easy to forget to change the air filters, especially since they are hidden from view. However, it is extremely important to remember the air filters, as they are the primary protection to your HVAC system, as well as your home’s air quality. Today we will go over when to change your air filters, according to your current lifestyle. If you find yourself in need of an HVAC inspection or HVAC repair, give our team a call at 478-960-5825 for professionals assistance.

Frequent Cleaning, Closed Windows, Non-Smoking, No Kids or Pets

If you live alone, and like to keep your home sparkling clean at all times, you don’t smoke, and you don’t have kids or pets, chances are that your filters are pretty clean as well. If this situation describes you, you may be able to go an easy 6 months without changing your air filters. Be sure to check them out every 3 months though, and if you notice any unusual build up in dust or dirt, call an expert for an inspection.

Moderate Cleaning, Open Windows, Non-Smoking, No Kid or Pets

If you clean a couple of time a month, and like to enjoy fresh air in your home, that’s wonderful! Opening your windows allows fresh air to circulate, which can help prevent the buildup of chemicals such as formaldehyde, which are frequently formed by household cleaners in confined spaces. However, open windows, even ones with screens, will allow a bit of dust into the home over time. If you don’t have any additional sources of debris, such as kids or pets, you can likely benefit from a filter change every 3 months or so.

Kids, Pets, or Smoking

When it comes to kids, pets, and smoking, it is important to remember that these factors drastically change how frequently your filters will need to be changed. If you have children in the house, not only is a cleaner air quality ideal for their growth and development, but they also tend to carry in more dirt and dust, from playing outside and things of that nature. Pets, of course, while lovely to have in your home, will bring dander and varying amounts of fur into contact with your filter. Smoke from cigarettes can cling to your clothes, and the contaminants are quick to end up in the air filters. Smoking inside will of course create filter problems faster. If any or all of these apply to you, be sure to change your filter once a month for the best results.

Winter is fast approaching. Before the cold weather officially sets in to stay for a while, it important for your to have your furnace maintenanced in preparation for the season. Winter furnace maintenance ensures that your furnace is working properly and can improve the energy efficiency of your home. For all your winter furnace maintenance, contact Mission Critical Comfort Solutions. We are here to keep your furnace in the best possible condition.

Steps in Winter Furnace Maintenance

It is a good idea to have a professional complete most of them because they will be able to see problems that you might miss. Here are the three most important things to do before you turn your heater on this winter.

Change the Filters
This is perhaps the easiest step in winter furnace maintenance. You can purchase the filters at any hardware store, and you can usually find instructions on how to change them in the owner’s manual. Changing the filters allows cleaner air to flow through the system.

Clean Out the Closet
During the summer months when the furnace is not in use, it can be easy to use the furnace closet as a place to store things. When the furnace is turned on, this can cause a fire hazard and make the the heater run less efficiently. It is very important to remove everything from around the furnace before you turn it on.

Have an Inspection
Having a professional inspect and clean all the different parts of your furnace will ensure that you find any problems and correct them before you turn the furnace on. This will improve the efficiency of the heater and keep your family safe this winter.

Schedule your winter furnace maintenance by calling our office at 478-960-5825. We are here to make sure you heater is operational and safe.

With winter right around the corner, it’s time to think about the effectiveness of your HVAC. Your home should represent a cozy haven from freezing temperatures. If your HVAC has shown signs of struggle, it may be time to invest in a new system. Few people look forward to a major investment like HVAC replacement. In reality, the benefits from a new system, such as heightened energy efficiency and better temperature control, offset the pain of the expense. If you remain unsure whether your HVAC can make it through another winter, look for the following signs.

Old Age

The age of your system should weigh heavily on whether or not you go for a replacement. An HVAC that has exceeded 10 to 15 years of age could fail at any time. Additionally, the cost of repairs will skyrocket, as you begin to confront the possibility of major system overhauls. Worse still, your HVAC could fail when you need it most. Through the coldest days of winter, as the aged machine works its hardest, looms the constant threat of failure. 

Poor Air Quality

An HVAC that has begun to pollute your breathable air needs replacement. As HVACs grow older, dust and mold can take root within the system. While you can certainly hire a professional to clean the HVAC, you will need to consider whether this regular service is a practical expense. In particular, a mold infestation within your HVAC can be difficult to solve.

Safety Concerns

Does the pilot light on your furnace seem unstable? Do you see frayed, exposed wiring on your air conditioner? If you answered yes to either of these, you should begin the search for a new HVAC. Your HVAC should inspire comfort and security, not anxiety over your safety.

At Mission Critical Comfort Solutions, we provide for HVAC replacement in Bonaire, GA. If you would like to schedule work or learn more about our broad range of services, give us a call anytime at 478-960-5825.