Sadly, pets are one of the greatest threats to indoor air quality (IAQ). While this doesn’t mean that homeowners in Winter Park, FL, who want clean air can’t own pets, it does mean that they should know about the impact that furry animals can have on IAQ. To put you in a better position to counteract them, let us tell you about the ways that pets can worsen IAQ.
Allergies
Furry pets will shed their hair and dander all over your home as they run and play, and these things will almost inevitably linger in the air. The latter of them is especially prone to triggering allergies.
Since pet dander particles can be so tiny, they can be difficult to remove or notice. Thankfully, a quality whole-home air purifier can do a lot in this regard, allowing you to spend time with your pets and worry less about allergic reactions.
HVAC Functioning
If you aren’t careful, the very same hair and dander that can flare up your allergies can also do a number on your HVAC system. They can enter your system’s ducts and tack onto its air filters, hindering airflow. Since this will significantly diminish your HVAC system’s ability to clean your air, it can have an even further negative cascading effect on your IAQ.
To prevent these and other harmful consequences, you’ll have to change the air filters every month and schedule regular professional HVAC maintenance. We recommend doing so at least once per year.
Odors and Bacteria
As much as you may love your pets, you know that they can become quite filthy and carry all sorts of germs and pollutants into your home from outdoors. This will also decrease your IAQ, as will any unpleasant odors your pets bring inside.
Regularly washing your pets, especially after they’ve played outside, will help. You can also choose an air purification system that includes a carbon filter to remove odors.
Your furry friends don’t need to impede your comfort. To make sure they don’t, call ACR Air Conditioning & Refrigeration and request our IAQ services today.
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