Written on: April 3, 2017
A lot of households struggle with pests. Pests enter homes even when these animals and insects are repelled and exterminated, . Pests cause a host of problems in your home. They can also cause a variety of issues to your HVAC systems. As an example, they might start living and breeding right inside the actual building structure. They’ll leave carcasses, fur, wings, shells and other forms of debris in the vents and air ducts.
This can have a very negative impact on indoor air quality. It can also exacerbate the allergies, asthma and other respiratory conditions of people living in the home. Moreover, the foul odor of rodent waste can be exceedingly unpleasant. If there are numerous rats and mice in the home, the resulting smell can be downright intolerable. Droppings and other debris from these animals can additionally clog the air filters of your HVAC system. This reduces the overall efficiency of this equipment. Raccoons and termites are just two of the many pests that can cause actual damage to the building structure. Wasps are a very real threat to resident safety overall. For these and other reasons, you want your HVAC system to be pest-proofed.
The primary culprit of infestations that affect the air supply system of these units is insufficient HVAC system maintenance. When property owners properly inspect their home heating and cooling systems, they can spot potential trouble zones. These are the areas where rodents and insects gain access to the HVAC equipment. When inspections are done, homeowners need to take proactive, preventative measures to ensure that infestations do not occur.
Gaps and cracks in your home’s ductwork are a common entry point for various pests. As the air duct materials start to degrade, gaps are formed. They provide pests with access to the home heating and cooling system. These gaps also reduce the efficiency of this important equipment. As such, heated or cooled air escapes during times of temperature extremes. Depending upon how large these gaps, cracks or holes are, it is possible to seal them with foil tape or mastic sealant in order to close off possible entry points.
The most vulnerable parts of the AC systems are the air vents at the exterior walls. These areas let all types of pests enter the building structure. While vents like these are essential, they also give pests direct access to the HVAC system. The best way to deal with this is to cover the external vent with wire mesh. This will keep pests out. Mesh has very tiny holes that will prevent the majority of pests from entering. Flue covers are also important. These will keep insects and birds out of the heating system.
Pests do like clean and well-maintained environments. Due to this fact, you should do your due diligence in keeping the HVAC system clean and properly maintained. Routine servicing of this equipment will ensure that dirty filters are replaced or cleaned and that the air ducts are both pristine and functioning optimally. In addition to preventing pests from living in these spaces, it will also enhance the overall efficiency and performance of the entire system.
Last, be sure to hire a pest control service as a preventative measure and to eliminate any existing infestations. When each of the strategies mentioned above are used, it is still be possible for pests to find ways to enter the properly. This makes quarterly services for pest control vital. These services can do a lot in terms of creating and maintaining a living environment and HVAC system that’s pest-free and functioning like it should. Moreover, be sure to schedule tune-ups for your air conditioner and heater. This will further enhance the efficiency and overall effectiveness of the HVAC system while helping keep pests out.
Careful maintenance of your air conditioning and heating system will keep your home free of pests. Get in touch with a trusted HVAC provider to schedule a yearly tune-up for your home’s heating and cooling equipment.
For affordable and trusted HVAC services, contact Ace-Robbins. We have been offering heating and cooling services to the residents of Luzerne County since 1961. We have the experience and skill to get the job done accurately and quickly. Give us a call today so that we can set up an air conditioner tune-up appointment. Want to check out or other AC services? Click the button below.
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