Halloween is almost here, and those little ghouls and goblins will be knocking at your door soon enough declaring “Trick or Treat!”
But did you know that something scary is most likely lurking in your home? Something scary enough to cause expensive havoc on your HVAC system?
Fall is ragweed season. Missouri fields are full of ragweed pollen. Did you know that pollen can travel up to 500 miles on winds coming from Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma, and Texas?
Ragweed affects millions of people. Even if you don’t have allergies, ragweed can affect you. It can burn your eyes, making them itchy and watery. Ragweed can also tickle or burn your nose, causing you to sneeze.
This minuscule pollen makes its way into your house quite easily. It’s airborne and comes through the doors as you go in and out. It’s sneaky and settles on you or your pet, catching a ride to get into your home. Once in, your HVAC filters will do their best to capture the tiny allergens so you can breathe easily. But when was the last time you changed your filters?
Spring?
Worse…you can’t remember?
If you’re like most people, it’s a chore easily forgotten.
Why You Should Regularly Change Your Filters
Better Airflow
A clean filter helps reduce stress on your HVAC system. If the filter caked up with dirt and grime, your system can’t function properly.
Cleaner Air
Why would you want excess dust and dander floating around in the air? Your home is your sanctuary for peace and comfort, not a place where you constantly sneeze and cough.
Longevity of Your HVAC System
A clogged and dirty air blower may give out entirely and cause your whole HVAC system to fail, costing you thousands of dollars for repair or replacement. Suddenly spending $9 on an air filter doesn’t sound so bad now, does it?
What You Should Do
We recommend that if you have pets or someone in your home who suffers from allergies, you should change your filters monthly.
Now is also the perfect time to call us and schedule your Fall Clean and Check. Let’s make an appointment so we can make sure your home is winter weather ready.
Keeping up with the small maintenance jobs now can save you from scary big repair costs later.
Happy Halloween!
