Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer

Available 24 hours
7 days a week!


Schedule An Appointment
Leave Us A Review

How the IAQ of Your Fairfax Home Affects Your HVAC System

Clean and healthful indoor air is always a concern for household occupants with asthma, allergies and immune deficiencies. What you may not realize, however, is how indoor air quality affects your HVAC system, home comfort and wallet.

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air quality pertains to any number of airborne contaminants in the home, as well as the comfort of the home in relation to moisture levels and temperature. Common airborne contaminants include particulates and microorganisms such as dust, dander, pollen, bacteria, viruses and germs. If your home has advanced moisture issues, you may even have mold and mildew growth on or inside walls.

HVAC System Efficiency

Airborne contaminants that bypass capture in or around the air filter accumulate on HVAC components, such as the A/C cooling coil, blower, blower motor and the air ducts. The amount of debris and contaminants in the HVAC system can be confirmed with a quick look at the evaporator coil, blower, inside duct runs to supply and return grilles, and by the amount of dust (pet dander, pollen, germs, viruses and more) that collects on furnishings, flooring and electronics in short order.

Contaminant accumulation on HVAC components hinders heat exchange in both the cooling and heating months and free airflow. Both of these affected elements of home comfort increase energy bills. For instance, when debris accumulation on the A/C evaporator coil hinders heat absorption, the A/C must run longer to cool the home. Moreover, an inefficient coil doesn’t remove as much moisture from the air, which promotes mold and mildew, in addition to poorer comfort.

Boost Indoor Air Quality, Boost Efficiency

The best solutions for promoting good indoor air quality and preventing HVAC system contamination, which drives up energy bills, are a duct inspection and cleaning if needed, a good quality filter and annual professional maintenance. Your HVAC professional deep cleans components of the furnace and A/C to promote maximum efficiency and helps the systems last longer.

For more details about how indoor air quality affects the HVAC system, energy bills and comfort in your Fairfax home, please contact us at Brennan’s Heating & Air.

You May Also Like

Confused About Heat Pump Running Constantly
September 14, 2023

Why Does My Heat Pump in Woodbridge, VA, Run Constantly?

If your heat pump has a variable-speed motor, your system will operate constantly at various capacities to save energy. But if you… Continue Reading Why Does My Heat Pump in Woodbridge, VA, Run Constantly?

Read More…

HVAC Thermostat
August 14, 2023

4 HVAC Thermostat Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make

Thermostats are a vital part of any HVAC system, but they can also be tricky to navigate. If you’re a homeowner in… Continue Reading 4 HVAC Thermostat Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make

Read More…

Pet Cat
July 17, 2023

3 Ways for Pet Owners to Maintain IAQ in Woodbridge, VA

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is essential to pet ownership in Woodbridge, VA. Poor IAQ can lead to various health issues for pets… Continue Reading 3 Ways for Pet Owners to Maintain IAQ in Woodbridge, VA

Read More…

Compliance Settings
Increase Font Size
Grayscale
Simplified Font
Underline Links
Highlight Links
Reset
Close