Homeowners Should Prep Their Home to Keep the Air Flowing
Now that fall is here, it’s time for homeowners to start making sure there’s good air flow for winter. It’s getting colder now that summer is over in Parkersburg, WV, and your windows are closed. Mountaineer Mechanical’s newest blog gives you tips on making sure there’s good air flow for winter. Good air flow will keep temperatures consistent, reduce dust accumulation, control humidity, and even prevent mold growth.
Make Sure Furniture and Other Items Aren’t Blocking Your Vents
One of the first things you should do is make sure your vents are completely clear. You might have moved a large or small furniture piece on or in front of a vent during the summer. If that’s the case, move the piece of furniture or any other item away from the vent. When you do this, it will open a pathway for air to flow throughout a room.
Change the Dirty Air Filter in Your Furnace
Make sure you change the air filter in your furnace. The filter keeps your furnace from sucking dirt, dust, debris, grease, and anything else into it. The furnace won’t work efficiently as a result of a clogged filter. Dirty filters force the fan to work harder, which can cause damage to the system and raises your utility bill. A dirty filter can also affect asthma, allergies, and other lung conditions.
Get Professional Air Duct Cleaning for Clean Air
One of the ways to keep air flowing is have a professional clean the air vents and ducts. Air circulates through vents and ducts, but dirt, dust, and other airborne particles can circulate with the air. Bad air can cause health problems for those living or working in the home or business. Trust a professional HVAC company like Mountaineer Mechanical to do the job as part of air duct repair. If you don’t get air duct cleaning done, you’ll have the same dirty air circulating through the system.
Call the team at Mountaineer Mechanical toll-free at (800) 905-4172 or locally at (304) 917-3767. We are happy to talk to you more about making sure there’s good air flow for winter.
