How Pets Can Affect Air Conditioners

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How Pets Can Affect Air Conditione rs Many things affect our air conditioners and indoor air quality. Smoking, outdoor air pollution and the normal dust created by our daily lives are know n to affect your air conditioner and home's air ducts. Did you know that your pets affect your air conditioner and air quality? How do pets affect your air conditione r? Air Quality Pet fur can clog air filters, forcing you to change them more often. Pet fur will get caught in your air ducts, necessitating more frequent cleanings. Tempe ratures If you have pets that are sensitive to the heat like large dogs or those with thick fur like Huskies, you cannot let the temperature rise too high while you are away. This leads to the AC running longer and harder to keep your pets comfortable. It is important to note that high humidity in your home interferes w ith a dog or cat's natural cooling mechanism - panting. Instead of leaving the AC on high all day, you may want to install a dehumidifier so that panting helps your pet stay cool naturally. If your pet is always by the AC vent when the AC is on, you may want to turn down the temperature whe n you're gone. Odors Does your cat ever pee on the carpet? Does your dog charge into the home while still wet before shaking the mud all over the carpet? These smells can permeate your home if you're not careful. If you have problems w ith pet odors, ask a air conditioner repair Florida contractor about options. Whether you need to install a HEPA air filter, clean the air ducts to remove dirt that traps the odor in the home, treat the ducts for mildew caused by wet pets tracking water and mud in or install UV lights to kill germs fed by pet accidents, there are many options to remove the odors circulating around in your home. There are more energy efficient ways of dealing with pet odors than opening the windows or shaving your pet. Affects of Pets on the Outdoor Unit Did you know that having outdoor pets can affect your air conditioner? Dogs use urine to mark their territory. Your air conditioner is simply one more thing to mark. Unfortunately, when your dog urinates on the outdoor unit of your air conditione r, the chemicals in the urine will eat into the metal, corroding it faster than rain and the elements would naturally. Once the urine has eaten into the metal, the refrigerant inside could leak. This will prevent the AC from working properly. If your dog keeps marking your AC, contact an air conditioner repair Florida based service to have the unit fixed. Mites If you have birds, there is a remote chance that the mites that infest most birds could move into your air ducts, riding on pieces of feathers. If bird mites have been found anyw here else in your home, you need to have the ducts thoroughly cleaned and treated. What To Avoid

Avoid using air fresheners, scented candles and other odor control methods that add more chemicals to your air. You can control odors by having carpets steam cleaned or using spot cleaner in the affected areas. You may need to replace squares of carpet where cat urine drenched the carpet and carpet pad underneath. Place open boxes of baking soda out to help control odor. For more information about the AC Maintenance Lauderdale by the Sea, Please visit:http://floridaairductcleaners.com/ac -unit-repair-fix- maintenance-duct-cleaningcompany-palm-beach-gardens.ht m

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