3 Ways Pet Owners Can Maintain Their AC System

Because they regularly shed their hair and dander, dogs, cats and many other pets may create additional difficulties for your air conditioner. Luckily, there are ways to cope with these issues. Here are three tips that pet owners in Wake Forest, NC, can implement to make sure that their AC system continues to run well:

Mind Your Filters

If you have furry, dander-shedding pets at home, your AC system’s filters contend with an additional burden. With more pollutants circulating in the air, the filters may become so dirty that they hinder airflow through your system. Such blockages can ultimately undermine the system’s performance, efficiency and lifespan.

If you own a traditional ducted AC system, you’ll probably need to change its filters roughly once every three months. If you own pets, you may want to increase the frequency of these cleanings to once per month.

Clean and Brush Your Pets

If you want to effectively tackle the AC-related problems that your pets may cause, it’s best to go to the source. You should bathe and brush your pets regularly and take special care to do so immediately after they come back from playing outside. If the weather is suitable and there isn’t too much pollen around, it may even be wise to brush them outside.

Schedule AC Maintenance More Often

Usually, industry professionals will recommend that everyone schedule AC maintenance at least once per year. However, since pets release additional pollutants into the air that can interfere with your system’s performance, it may be wise to ask for tuneups more often. We recommend requesting them at least semi-annually.

The AC-related challenges that your furry friends bring into your Wake Forest, NC, home are not insurmountable. With our help, you can overcome them all and remain marvelously comfortable. Call Mitchell Heating & Cooling to ask for our indoor air quality services today.

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