If you have a whole-house air purifier you may think it doesn’t need any care. While that it mostly true, there are some steps you can take to maintain the system and ensure it is operating at its best all year long in between annual professional service appointments.
Keep reading to learn about some small steps you can take to make a big impact on how well your air purifier is able to operate. Then give our team to get on the calendar for HVAC maintenance, which includes changing out the filter or UV light on your whole-house air purifier.
Replace Filters or UV Bulbs Annually
Once per year the filters and/or UV lights need to be replaced. Many systems today combine a series of filters together with a UV light to provide superior filtration for the highest indoor air quality. HEPA, carbon, and pre-filters all need to be changed out annually, as do UV lights. This is something our team can do when we visit your home for annual HVAC maintenance.
Clean Vents
It’s important to clean the intake grate where your air filter is located as well as the vents where air blows out from the ductwork into your home. Dust can accumulate around these grates and develop into a significant layer of grime. There is no question that your air purifier is designed to filter out harmful particles, but you can still help it out. Cleaning these vents can eliminate some dust before it ever enters your system to begin with.
Monitor Indicator Lights
Many of the more modern air purifiers being installed today have filter replacement lights and indicators for other service needs. You can dedicate some time to checking these indicator lights on a monthly basis in case something needs to be addressed.
Vacuum and Wipe Down Surfaces
It’s easy to think of a whole-house air purifier as a complete solution. It’s true that these fantastic units get your air as much as 99.97% clean. But that doesn’t mean there isn’t still some work to do. Regular vacuuming and dusting can help to limit harmful particles further so your air purifier isn’t under too much strain. This is especially important right now in the winter season when we tend to keep our homes more closed up.
Pay Attention to Unusual Sounds
It can be difficult to pinpoint whether strange noises come from your HVAC unit or your air purifier since the purifier gets installed inside of the existing setup. But any unusual sounds need to be addressed by our team so we can fix the associated problems. We can determine whether an issue lies with your HVAC unit or the air purifier and take it from there.
Lack of Airflow
Like loud noises, sometimes a lack of airflow is caused by HVAC problems. It’s also possible that your air purifier is to blame. We can get down to the root cause of airflow problems and fix them so they don’t happen again in the future. Remember – airflow problems can add strain to your systems and make them work harder and age faster. It’s better to be proactive and invest in early care than to risk a total breakdown.
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