Controlling the Humidity in Your Home

During the summer, you probably didn't pay much attention to your heater. If you've been experiencing a mild fall, you still might not be paying much attention to your heater. However, once the cold weather sets in for the winter, you're going to wish you'd paid a little more attention to it. One thing that your heater will need before the cold weather really settles in is a good cleaning. You might not realize this, but your heater should be cleaned once in a while, especially if you live in a particularly dusty area of the country. Dirt and dust can build up on the furnace, leaving it susceptible to all kinds of problems. If you haven't had your heater cleaned yet, here are three reasons you should put that task at the top of your list:

Helps You Breathe Easier

If you suffer from asthma, allergies, or other breathing-related illnesses, you need a clean heater. All that dust getting blown into your home will only make it more difficult for you to breathe. Before you start using your heater on a daily basis, you should take the time to have your heater cleaned. It's also important that you install an air purifier. It will remove the impurities from the air that your filter can't get rid of.

Prevents Heater Fires

If it's been a while since you had your heater cleaned, you could have years of dirt and dust building up on it. All that dirt is creating the perfect environment for heater fires. Unfortunately, if your heater is located in your attic, you might not know you have a fire smoldering until your home is fully engulfed in flames. Don't take chances with your families safety. Contact your HVAC technician as soon as possible, and schedule a maintenance call.

Reduces Your Chances of Winter Breakdowns

In addition to the dirt that can build up on the surface of your heater, there could be thick layers of dirt hiding inside your heater. That excess dirt will make it harder for your heater to work, by restricting the flow of air through the system. The longer the dirt remains in your heater, the more likely it is that you'll experience breakdowns sometime this winter. Luckily, if you have your heater cleaned, you can reduce your chances of experiencing winter breakdowns.

Don't get stuck in a cold house this winter, or experience difficulty breathing. Contact your HVAC company like A & A Service Company and have your heater cleaned before the weather gets too much colder.