What's Getting Your Air Quality Down?

Living with a San Mateo air conditioner has a few extra details than those older homes without. It takes some extra care and attention to deal with all the special things that come with an air conditioner. Thankfully, for those of you with an air conditioner, you get the added benefit of an excellent air purifier and increased air quality. However, if your home is not in great condition then your heater and cooler will only be able to do so much in the face of air quality. So what is it that is really getting your air quality down? There may be a few secretes lurking in your air and walls that keep getting your air quality down. 

What are you missing?

A very common factor in air quality that people often miss is dust mites. These little critters thrive on the collection of dirt in your ventilation system. This is why air duct cleaning and HVAC maintenance are exceptionally important to  eradicate these little monsters. They can begin to make your air quality smelly and thick so you and your pets and children are quite uncomfortable in your own home. 

Another common issue is pollen. If you have indoor plants or a large amount of outdoor pollen, your air conditioner will often suck it into it's system and struggle as it blows it around your home. The pollen is known to cause extreme allergic reactions and make it difficult to breathe and sometimes even see because the air quality messes with your nose and sensitive eye membranes. Be weary of pollen in your San Mateo heating and cooling ventilation system. 

Pet dander is also a huge culprit in lowered air quality. Because most pets shed frequently their dander and hair will get swept into the air conditioning system. By cutting down on pet dander through vacuuming and dusting your could notice a huge difference in the quality of your home's heated and cooled air. Little changes can make a world of difference in your home. 

For more help or to get an air quality test contact a San Mateo heating and cooling specialist today and see what they can do for your home HVAC system today.