The HVAC system keeps your home a comfortable temperature throughout the year. Keeping the HVAC system clean and well maintained will make sure that it works as it should. This will need a little extra work if you have pets in the house. The extra contaminants pets add can wreak havoc on the HVAC system if you do not take the right steps.

Keep Your Pets Well Groomed

Pets shed a lot of fur on a daily basis. This loose hair can clog the HVAC air filter and will prevent it from working. The best way to avoid this problem is by grooming your pets on a regular basis. Keep their hair short and brush them every few days to reduce shedding.

Clean Your Home On A Regular Basis

Pets add a lot more air contaminants to the house than loose fur. They fill the air with pet dander and other contaminants they bring in from outside. Besides affecting your allergies, these air pollutants will also harm the HVAC system. Combat this problem by cleaning the house every weekend. Focus on cleaning the carpet and furniture. These items will trap air pollutants.

Use an Air Purifier

Another great way to reduce the air pollutants in your home is by using an air purifier. These systems sit in the corner of a room and recirculate all the air in the room. Once the air goes through the purifier, it will remove all pet dander and other contaminants. This will help everyone in the house breathe better. It will also help protect the HVAC system.

Change the Air Filters

The easiest way to keep the HVAC system working is by changing the air filters on a regular basis. It is generally recommended to change the filter every two months. Households with pets should change them every month. No matter what you do around the house, the filters are bound to get dirty. You can change these filters in a matter of seconds, so you have no reason to put it off.

Clean Air Vents

All the air created by the HVAC system has to pass through the vents before entering a room. These vents often collect a lot of dust and pet hair, so you need to keep them clean. Wipe down the outside of the vent cover with a wet rag or sponge. You should then remove the cover and vacuum up the loose dirt inside the vent.

Call Us Today

If you have any questions about this important topic, then do not hesitate to call us. We will answer all your questions. We can also schedule your next HVAC maintenance appointment on the same call.