Air Duct Cleaning & Maintenance

Posted on March 29, 2018 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

Clean air ducts help keep dirt, dust mites, and mold out of the air of your home. Turning on a contaminated or clogged heating and cooling system can cycle these potentially harmful particles into the air you breathe and decrease indoor air quality. How do you know if you need an air duct cleaning service?

Check with your local HVAC technician to find any visible mold or excessive dust and debris inside your ducts, or if there has been a recent infestation of rodents or insects.

Keep your ducts clean by practicing proper home habits.

• Change your furnace and air conditioner filters regularly.
• Check to make sure you use the right air filters that fit your equipment.
• Make sure your HVAC equipment is efficient and regularly maintained.
• Dust and vacuum your home regularly. Vacuuming can increase the amount of dust in the air, so it’s worth upgrading to a high efficiency (HEPA) vacuum cleaner.
• Seal off supply and return registers during home renovation or construction.
• Maintain your humidifier to prevent mold inside the home.
• Repair leaks and water damage promptly.
• Make sure ducts are sealed properly and insulated in attics and crawl spaces.
• Invest in an Aprilaire Air Cleaner to reduce the amount of dust circulating around your home. Air cleaners trap 98 percent of visible dust and irritating particles, and 97 percent of airborne pollen. Attached to your furnace, the filters remove matter through the blower fan and return clean air back into the rooms of your home.

Air duct cleaning is not an annual service, but might be needed after some time, especially if you have pets, smoke, sensitive allergies, respiratory needs, or live in a humid environment.

At WestAir Heating & Cooling, we use a specialized Rotobrush cleaning system to clean air duct systems. This “source removal” cleaning method utilizes powerful vacuums and brushes to dislodge any debris that stick to the surface.

If you think you might need your ducts cleaned or worry about your indoor air quality, contact us for more information.

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Six Tips For Staying Healthy This Season

Posted on January 26, 2017 by WestAIR Heating & Cooling

The cooler months of the year are upon us, which means more time indoors. Stay healthy this season with these six easy tips for preventing the spread of germs:

1. Wipe Down Your Phone: Though cold and flu germs are mostly airborne, germs can still spread from your hands and fingers to your face and mouth via mobile phone
2. Turn Down The Heat: Dry air disrupts the protective mucous layer in your nose, making it easier for viruses to invade your body. Try using a humidifier in your home to add some moisture back into the air.
3. Dust Off Your Sneakers: Did you know non-exercisers are three times more likely to catch a cold? Prime your body to fight off germs by moving your body for 30 minutes a day.
4. Use More Than Hand Sanitizer: Good ol’ soap and water is best when it comes to killing germs on your hands.
5. Get Some Rest: Skimping on sleep makes you four times more likely to catch a cold. Schedule bedtime like an important meeting, and make sleep a priority.
6. Break The Habit of Touching Your Face: Rubbing your eyes or scratching your nose makes you 4% more likely to develop frequent upper respiratory infections.

Source: www.womansday.com

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