Why AC Maintenance Should Be A Priority During The Pandemic

An alarming study suggests that AC/HVAC systems may spread the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19. Earlier this year a woman in the province of Guangzhou, China infected 3 families at a restaurant. It suggested that strong airflow and poor ventilation or absence of fresh air have propagated infected droplets in the restaurant. 

This only stresses the importance of indoor air quality especially for homes that do not have proper ventilation. Additionally, apart from COVID-19, other respiratory diseases and allergens can spread in the air through AC ducts. Due to this, AC and HVAC servicing and maintenance has never been more important. 

Clean Filters Are Key

Filters work to prevent dust and other air pollutants from spreading. It filters out any harmful pathogens in the air before it has the chance to infect individuals. It is important to keep the efficiency of your AC’s filters. Regular maintenance will ensure that these filters are clean and are working in their full capacity. Without maintenance,  AC filters could deteriorate faster reducing its effectiveness in curbing the spread of airborne particles. 

Additionally, clean air filters can reduce energy consumption by up to 15%. In addition, when filters are not routinely cleaned or replaced, the accumulation of dust particles and dirt can cling unto the evaporator coils reducing its function to absorb heat, thus affecting your AC’s ability to cool air. 

AC Ducts Sanitization

AC ducts are responsible for circulating air across all the areas of a home, an office, or a public space with centralized units. Unclean AC ducts are problematic and may cause more harm than you may think. The accumulation of dust, mold, bacteria and germs is possible within an AC duct. When you turn on your AC/ HVAC unit, the accumulated particles are circulated all over your home or office space. 

This causes a number of allergies and respiratory diseases such as asthma attacks, allergic rhinitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, colds, and influenza. Unkept AC ducts are also the leading causes of a musty smell. Dirty ducts can have molds growing on them which is the reason for the undesirable smell. 

AC Ducts cannot be cleaned through D-I-Y style-  it should be done by trained professionals who have the appropriate tools since these are, after all, hard-to-reach areas. 

Reduce The Risk Of Respiratory Diseases With AC/HVAC Maintenance

The normal has left most of us staying a lot more time indoors. And even if we do go out, probably because of essential reasons such as buying food or work. While restrictions in the UAE, particularly 

Dubai has slowly begun to ease, it is still crucial to have preventive measures in place especially in the safety of our homes. AC/HVAC maintenance provides the reinforcement needed to ensure that our health is taken care of even inside or homes. 

Furthermore, it is fundamental to consider AC/HVAC servicing as preventive maintenance to extend the life and efficiency of your AC/HVAC unit. This will be beneficial in the long run, as it can save you from the trouble of high energy costs especially at a time where being frugal can help.

Learn more about our AC/HVAC maintenance and service plans. Talk to us at Adams Care today!