The air quality inside your home affects more than just the health and well-being of yourself and your family members. It also directly affects your home’s HVAC system and how well it does its job. It’s surprising to learn how poor indoor air quality affects the efficiency of the AC system in your Hendersonville, TN home.
Poor Indoor Air Quality and Your AC System
The air quality in your home depends on several factors. The levels of various pollutants and allergens that find their way inside your home have a significant impact on the performance of your HVAC system. If these levels become too high, your air conditioning system won’t be able to perform to its best ability.
Contaminants That Affect Indoor Air Quality
No matter where you live, there are contaminants polluting the air inside your home. The most common indoor air pollutants come from sources like dust, pollen, pet dander and cleaning supplies, which combine with other types of airborne contaminants and have a damaging effect on your home’s heating and cooling system.
Damage to Your HVAC System Will Occur
Poor indoor air quality will decrease your HVAC system’s performance by causing it to work harder to cool down the air in your home. As the pollutants in the air become trapped in your HVAC system’s air filter, the system will have to work harder and for a longer period of time.
Your system will cycle on and off continuously in an attempt to force air through the clogged filter. This will result in your AC system becoming overworked and will lead to performance issues, including an eventual breakdown.
Your AC system provides you and your family with much-needed comfort during the hot Tennessee summers. Don’t take a chance on poor indoor air quality interfering with its performance. Contact us at Derryberry’s Heat & Air today for an appointment, and let us make sure the air in your home is safe for your HVAC system and your family!
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