Back-to-school season is a good time to reset more than just your calendars and morning routines. After you spend months running your AC heavily in Grapevine, your home may be dealing with a dirty air filter, lingering dust, higher indoor humidity, or other air quality issues you barely noticed during the peak summer heat.
Our team at Coventry & Gattis A/C, Inc. offers HVAC and indoor air quality checks that can help your home stay healthier, cleaner, and more comfortable during the busy school season.
How Often Should You Change Your HVAC Filter?
Your air filter is one of the easiest places to start cleaning up your indoor air quality. A dirty filter restricts airflow and causes more dust and debris to circulate through your home. Check your AC filter now instead of waiting until you notice reduced airflow. You may need to change it more often if you have:
- Pets
- Family members with allergies and asthma
- A busy household with more dust and activity
Not every HVAC system needs the highest-rated filter available. A filter that is too restrictive can also make your HVAC equipment work harder. If you’re not sure which filter is right for you, ask your HVAC technician before upgrading.
Keep School-Day Germs From Circulating
Children touch desks, railings, shared supplies, door handles, and dozens of other surfaces throughout the day at school. Although your HVAC system can’t prevent every illness, improved air circulation and filtration can help reduce airborne particles that move from room to room. Air purifiers can also add another layer of filtration and capture smaller particles that may pass through a standard HVAC filter. Depending on your home and the system, a whole-home purifier is often more practical than relying on portable units.
Do HVAC UV Lights Improve Indoor Air Quality?
UV lights add another layer of protection inside your HVAC system and are typically installed near the indoor coil. Moisture can make it easier for mold, bacteria, and other biological growth to develop. UV light helps keep those areas cleaner while your system runs. It doesn’t replace a quality air filter or regular maintenance, but it can be a good option for families who want to improve indoor air quality at home.
Create a “Drop Zone” Near the Door
Some back-to-school IAQ habits have nothing to do with your thermostat. Keep backpacks, cleats, sports bags, jackets, and shoes near the entry instead of carrying them through bedrooms and living areas. Those items can quickly collect pollen, dirt, grass particles, and dust during the day. A designated drop zone keeps more of that debris near the door, where it is easier to vacuum or wipe away before it spreads through the house.
When Should You Schedule an Indoor Air Quality Test?
If your family is dealing with allergy symptoms, lingering odors, excessive dust, or rooms that feel stuffy, it’s time to look beyond the air filter. One of our indoor air quality experts can evaluate your airflow, filtration, humidity, and other factors that affect the air inside your home. Our team at Coventry & Gattis A/C, Inc. offers a Free Air Quality Test with any completed service or repair, along with savings on qualifying indoor air quality products or services.
Start the school year with one less thing circulating through the house. Call Coventry & Gattis A/C, Inc. today for a cleaner, healthier start to the school year.