When most people think of air conditioning, the thought of being able to stay cool during Florida’s 90-degree-plus days is usually first in mind. However, there is something else that should be considered: the environment. Therefore, Eco Air Conditioning and other progressive air conditioning companies have begun to offer services that will lessen the environmental footprint of staying cool while maintaining effectiveness.
One way to help the wider environment is to choose a system that is extremely efficient. Replacing an old, inefficient system with a new one will reduce the demand on power plants, and therefore, reduce the pollution generated by these plants. If a new system isn’t in your plans, you should take steps to make your current one more efficient. Get coolant leaks fixed so that the coolant doesn’t get into the air. Fixing leaks will also make your system much more efficient since it’ll have all the coolant it needs to do its job well. You should also make sure to get your system tuned up according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule so that it keeps running smoothly overall.
The environment inside your house is also very important. Some say that inside air is several times more polluted than outdoor air even in the dirtiest of cities! Consider getting duct cleaning in Fort Myers as a way to reduce indoor air pollution. Vacuuming out the ducts can reduce allergens by removing insect and rodent droppings, reducing dust mite populations, and lowering the amount of materials pests can use to nest within. If mold is in the ducts, treating them with a fungicide after basic cleaning is complete can stop the problem with returning.
If mold, rodents, or insects are found to have made your ducts into their homes, one thing you’ll need to do is find out where these pests are getting in. When mold is involved, look for a water leak. Then after getting duct cleaning in Fort Myers, take steps to block the water or pests from getting back into the duct work. This will ensure that your ducts stay clean for years instead of months.
Another way to use your air conditioning system to improve indoor air quality is to install a HEPA filter instead of a standard one. This will help stop pollen, mold spores, and other allergens from ever getting into the ducts to begin with.
