It is that time of year when we invite groups of people into our homes from everything to simple visits to elaborate parties. The holidays bring friends and family from all over to come and spend this joyous time together. One of our many preparations should include preparing your HVAC system in advance to make your home ready for entertaining groups of people. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning will walk you through five basic steps to prepare your HVAC system for your future gatherings.
How to Get Rid of Dust Floating in the Air
Do a full surface cleaning of your home and floors. This will help prevent unwanted particles to enter into your HVAC unit which will later blow back into your home. This can lead to many allergens in the air and make those with respiratory problems and allergies suffer. Cleaning your home, freeing it from dust and pet dander, should be a regular practice when expecting company. When cleaning, use a damp cloth to dust all surfaces of your home. Never use a dry cloth or feather duster for this will just make the dust and dander airborne. Vacuum all furniture and remove the dust and debris left behind by pets and children without making it airborne. If possible vacuum all floor carpet or tile and wood floors. However if you slowly and lightly sweep the floor it won’t create too much of a problem with airborne particles. Once finished, mop hard surface floors.
Clean or Replace Air Filters
Depending of your home and its environment such as kids or pets, air filters should be changed out every one to three months to improve the air quality. If you are preparing for company, changing your air filter will help remove even more allergens and provide cleaner air. For those who use washable air filters wash them before company is expected. Here are some ideal filters to use for the best air quality: HEPA Filters, Carbon Filters, and Ionic Filters are some of the top air filters that reduce the amount of pollen, dust mites, pet dander, and bacteria from the air. They are also great for reducing the scent on odors caused by pet and event smoking.
How to Set Thermostat; Recommended Settings
Holiday parties and gatherings mean a lot of people. This increases the cooking going on inside your home. Putting the two together means a warmer home. As you’re expecting company you may want to turn the heater down about 5 to 10 degrees to make your home more comfortable. There is no sense for your HVAC unit to work any harder than it needs to. The body heat from your guests on top of all the cooking will naturally increase the heat in your home.
Removing Unnecessary Clutter Reduces Dust in Air
Not only will removing clutter from your home create more space but it also means less surface areas for dust and dander to collect. The less dust in the air means cleaner and fresher air that will greatly reduce pollen and other allergens in the air.
Air Duct Cleaning
Finally, you may want to consider having your air ducts cleaned before any major gathering. As dust and pollen passes throughout your home, they often get trapped inside your air ducts. They then redistribute into your home and in the air you breathe. Before you go through all the effort of cleaning your home, removing all the dirt, pet dander and pollen from your home, get your air ducts cleaned.
Air Conditioning & Heating HVAC Services in Springfield, Granby, Holyoke, South Hadley, Monson, Chicopee & Agawam Massachusetts
For better times this holiday season, make your home a place that is comfortable for your guests. This means clean air, comfortable temperatures and plenty of space to gather. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning hopes you will consider these few steps that will make your holiday gathering pleasant for everyone. For all your service needs, contact Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning today.
