Air Quality and Air Conditioning Near Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Gaithersburg

Air Conditioning Improves Indoor Air Quality

Cool power. Replacing dirty air filters and cleaning AC coils are two maintenance tasks that keep an AC system working at peak efficiency.

Air conditioning keeps you cool and dry indoors, when it's hot and muggy outside. A well-functioning AC system is especially important to people with allergies or asthma, who take refuge indoors when pollen counts and ozone levels are high.

Contact us today to evaluate your home's air conditioning system to ensure its efficiency and that it is the best option for your home. We service Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Annapolis, Bowie, Bethesda, Upper Marlboro, Waldorf, Laurel, and all nearby locations.

Reduce Allergy and Asthma Symptoms with the best Air Conditioning System

If you rely on air conditioning to reduce allergy and asthma symptoms, be sure your system is equipped with an efficient filter, such as one with a MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating of 8 or more. As your trusted air conditioning contractor, we will first make sure your air conditioning unit can handle using a high-efficiency filter, such as one with a MERV of 13. If the blower is not powerful enough, you may end up restricting the system's air flow, reducing the system's efficiency, and possibly overworking and damaging the condenser. Also, be sure to replace your filter frequently so as to strengthen its efficiency.

A clogged air filter decreases your system's efficiency because it restricts air flow. In general, filters with 4- to 5-in. deep pleats last longer than standard 1-in. deep filters, which may need to be changed as frequently as every month. You may be able to retrofit a deeper filter cabinet to your ductwork, but check with an HVAC contractor first.

Clean Air Ducts Make a Difference

In addition, be sure that HVAC air ducts are clean. A thin coating of dust on the inside of duct walls may not pose an air quality problem but accumulations of dust at supply registers are a sign the ducts need cleaning. Avoid the use of fans because they stir up dust and associated allergens.

As a bonus, air conditioning reduces excessive humidity, a condition that fosters the growth of other allergens, such as mold and dust mites. The recommendation is to keep the humidity in your home below 50 percent. 

Free air conditioning estimates in D.C. & MD

We are the local air conditioning specialist with the experience and know-how to improve your home's cooling bills in the summer, and also maintain a healthier home.

Contact us today to schedule an estimate for our services or a home energy audit to help identify the sources of the issues and provide the most cost effective and efficient solutions. We proudly serve homeowners in and around Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Annapolis, Bowie, Bethesda, Upper Marlboro, Waldorf, Laurel, and all surrounding areas.

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