HVAC System Maintenance in Urbana includes a thorough cleaning of the interior of a furnace and also cleaning the interior of the central air unit if the customer requests that service. It does not include cleaning the exterior of the furnace, which can get particularly dusty when the appliance is located in the basement, and nobody pays much attention to it. Normal servicing also does not include cleaning any ducts, vents, or return air registers throughout the home.
Dust and Debris
This is an important point to consider because the cleanliness of the house in regard to dust levels can have an impact on how dirty the inside of a furnace gets. Dust accumulates from dead skin cells that are shed from humans and their pets along with tiny particulates of various sorts drifting in through windows and open doors. Those substances are drawn through the return air registers back to the furnace, where dust, pet hair, pollen, and other bits of debris are blocked by the air filter.
The more of this debris that is sent back to the furnace the more accumulates inside the appliance and is sent back into the home through ducts and vents. HVAC System Maintenance in Urbana gets rid of any of those substances that have made it through the air filter and built up inside the furnace.
Improving Air Quality
People who aren’t motivated enough to vacuum and dust every week or more can still take steps to maintain their air quality in regard to the heating and cooling system. When they do vacuum, cleaning away dust and hair that is stuck to the grates over vents and registers prevents the dirt from eventually making its way back to the appliance. It’s advisable to wipe down the outside of the furnace with a damp cloth when the dust becomes noticeable.
Using air filters with a high minimum efficiency reporting value, or MERV blocks more particulates than cheaper models. The yearly maintenance work by a company such as Cassel Home Comfort is essential for making sure the components stay as clean as possible, which will extend their lifespan. contact us to schedule an appointment.
