Want to optimize your HVAC? Many homeowners think of their HVAC system as a giant thermostat. While controlling the temperature is one aspect of the system, it’s actually more accurate to think of it as your home’s respiratory system.
Your AC and furnace are constantly circulating air around your home. They provide advanced filtration of particulate matter, air purification, and humidity control.
At K&B Energy Solutions, we’re experts in installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
3 Ways Your HVAC System Controls Your Home’s Air Quality
Every hour, your HVAC system pulls in, filters, and recirculates thousands of cubic feet of air. If it gets neglected, pollutants, allergens, dust, and dirt can enter the air, where they quickly spread around your entire home.
Optimizing your system is essential to make sure the air you breathe is clean. Your HVAC system controls your home’s air quality in a few ways:
1. Advanced Filtration
Your HVAC’s filtration does more than just catch dust. Many modern systems use high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters with high minimum efficiency reporting values (MERV). These advanced filters can trap particles as small as 0.3 microns, including:
- Pollen
- Pet dander
- Some types of bacteria
- Smoke particles
- Dust
As air passes through these filters, it’s effectively scrubbed, so that it’s clean as it spreads throughout the rest of your home. They’re the first line of defense, so that pollen and other particles don’t end up settling into your home’s carpet and furniture.
Without filtration, these particles can end up kicked back into the air with any foot traffic that passes through the room. A HEPA filter is essential to capture and remove these irritants so you don’t breathe them in.
2. Air Purification
Old-fashioned filters simply trap particles. However, modern HVAC systems can actively neutralize some threats.
Depending on the system, it’s possible to add UV-C light systems into your air handler. As the air passes through the light, it kills the viruses, mold spores, and bacteria. The result is clean, sanitized air that’s safe to breathe.
These light systems are especially effective in the coils of your unit, where condensation can quickly lead to mold growth.
3. Humidity Regulation
The quality of the air you breathe indoors is influenced by its moisture content. Damp air leads to mold, while dry air can be irritating to your respiratory system. Your AC unit acts as a whole-home dehumidifier in hot, humid summers, and as a humidifier in dry, cold winters.
By maintaining consistent humidity levels, your system stops the spread of airborne illnesses in your home. It also prevents respiratory dryness.
Another benefit is that it protects your home’s structural integrity, as overly-humid air can be damaging to wood and paint.
Contact K&B Energy for Help with Your HVAC System
Your HVAC system does more than heat and cool your home. It actively protects your health by removing contaminants and cleaning your air. Investing in better filtration, purification, and humidity control can protect you and your family’s wellbeing.
Looking for an expert to install, maintain, or repair your HVAC system? Contact our team at K&B Energy Solutions for help.
Our experienced technicians have years of experience working with different HVAC systems. We can evaluate your AC and furnace, and make sure you’re getting the most out of your filtration system.
We’re committed to delivering trusted solutions and exceptional customer service. When you work with us, you can be confident you’re getting services tailored to the unique needs of your home.
Want to learn more about our team? Call (734)-666-0101 or contact us online today.
