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Posted on March 21, 2019 by Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.

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Spring Time is Prime Time For HVAC Cleaning

Spring is just around the bend and many homeowners choose to do some spring cleaning to celebrate. Are you planning to do this? If you are, then one thing you might want to consider is having your HVAC system tuned up too.

This can greatly help with improving your home’s air quality. We’re going to give you some information about what can affect your air quality, symptoms to look for and how a tune-up can help.

Toxic Pollutants That Affect Air Quality During Spring Cleaning

If your home’s air quality is poor, chances are that you think of things like dust and dirt that can affect it. But there are other things that can affect the quality of the air in your home. Below are some of the surprising things that can cause the air quality of your home to be less than ideal.

  • cleanairOld or Inefficient Appliances - Old stoves, furnaces, dryers, and water heaters can cause problems with air quality because they release deadly carbon monoxide when they aren’t ventilated properly.
  • Cracks in the Foundation of Your Home – When your home’s foundation has cracks in it, it can let in the contaminants in the soil, such as radon. This is odorless and colorless, and it can cause things like lung cancer.
  • Old Insulation and Renovations – When you have an old house, asbestos can be found in old plaster, old materials used for roofing and vinyl flooring to name a few.
  • Very Dirty Plumbing and HVAC Systems – Moisture builds up in your systems and can cause mold and mildew, so it’s important to have your HVAC and plumbing systems regularly.

These are just four of the things that can cause poor air quality. Next, we’ll go over some signs that your air quality needs help.

Signs You Need Better Indoor Air Quality

Now that you know the common causes of poor air quality, you may wonder if you have a reason to worry about you and your family’s health. Below are some signs that the quality of your indoor air needs some help.
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  • Increased allergies.
  • Breathing problems.
  • Headaches.
  • Unusual or new symptoms.
  • Fatigue.

While you may not think about it in these terms, the indoor air quality in your home is essentially the health of your home.

If it’s not taken care of and maintained properly, your home can consistently stay “sick.” This is why regular maintenance and upkeep is key for your home and your family.

Improve Air Quality With an HVAC Spring Tune-Up

If you are looking for a way that you can help your air quality, one of the best things you can do is to have a tune-up done this spring of your HVAC system. This will help in a variety of ways.

tuneupSpring is a great time to have your HVAC system tuned up. After all, the winter is over, and it’s been working hard to keep your house warm.

You have the summertime coming when it’s going to be working hard to keep your house cool. So now is a good time to have your system looked at.

If you are interested in having your HVAC system tuned up, call us at Colonial Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. at (804) 526-8415. We’re glad to help you out!