How a Properly Functioning A/C Improves Air Quality

Your Air Conditioner's Impact on Air Quality

One of the benefits to having central Air Conditioning is to keep your home comfortable when the temperatures rise, but there are other benefits to keeping your A/C running smoothly, including improving the indoor air quality (IAQ) in your home. Learn how a properly functioning Air Conditioning system impacts the air quality in your home.

The duct system and surfaces in your home accumulate dust … quickly. In addition to dust, you’ll find VOCs (volatile organic compounds — mainly manmade chemicals from the likes of cleaning products, paint, etc.), pollen, pet hair, and dander, smoke (if you smoke), and much more. Fibers and chemicals from new furnishings and carpets can also negatively affect IAQ. Poor IAQ can cause health problems such as sore scratchy throats, burning or watery eyes, coughing, and sneezing. It can also exacerbate allergies and other respiratory conditions. A/C systems filter the air, removing odors and preventing irritants from circulating through your home.

Central air conditioning can also regulate the humidity in your home. High humidity can encourage the growth of mold, mildew, and bacteria, which again, can cause adverse health problems. Your wood furniture and door and window frames also suffer in the form of expanding and warping. You’ll find that your doors and windows stick when you try to open or close them. Your A/C system removes excess moisture from the air, resulting in improved comfort and breathing, as well as protecting your home and its contents.

Atlas Butler Can Keep Your Air Conditioner Running

To maximize the benefits of your A/C system, it’s important to maintain it. Change the filters regularly and schedule seasonal maintenance to make sure everything is in good working order before hot, humid weather descends. Contact Atlas Butler at 1-800-FURNACE to schedule an appointment with one of our HVAC technicians to conduct an A/C inspection. They will look over all components of your A/C system to make sure the compressor, coolant levels, and more, are working properly. You can save on annual HVAC and plumbing services by signing up for Atlas Butler’s Comfort Club.