You probably don’t give much thought to the air you breathe every day. It’s often something we take for granted but a lot more goes into the air you take in than just oxygen. This is especially true when you’re indoors and breathing in air that is subject to ventilation systems in need of repair, maintenance, and cleaning. But you need to monitor for air quality and keep an eye on what exactly it is polluting the air you breathe.

There are many different instruments you can use to monitor air quality and ensure it’s rectified if you find a problem. Many of these are easy to use and install and require just a consultation with a professional. Monitoring air quality is easy and affordable if you know the steps to take and the equipment to use to properly ensure the air quality of your home and the longevity of your respiratory health.

Air Cleaners

Air cleaners are a great option to ensure day-to-day quality and health in your air. The air inside your home can be as much as five times more polluted than the air outdoors. This is in large part because allergens and pollutants get trapped in a circulation cycle in your home and often get trapped on your soft surfaces. Getting them out on your own can be difficult, especially since the majority of pollutants are microscopic.

An air cleaner, like the many top models we provide, can be the difference you’re looking for in air quality. They attack the microscopic particles in your air as small as .1 microns or 1/1000th of a millimeter in size, something that would be otherwise impossible to detect and remove from the air. Even more important, airborne bacteria and viruses that can cause illness also can be handled by air cleaners.

Luckily, they’re easy to install with minimal ductwork fabrication to make room for the new unit. It’s generally a one-time, single payment process that can be finished quickly but depending on your system and requirements, as well as how many units you are using if you’re in a commercial space, it may cost more and take more visits from a professional to install.

Humidifiers

The winters, especially in Colorado, can be incredibly dry. You may notice dry skin, chapped lips, or even nosebleeds. This can also cause the structure of your home and the hard surfaces to change shape as humidity levels fluctuate and they shrink and swell. Humidifiers can also act as air purifiers thanks to the higher heat level of humid air. Bacteria and viruses have been shown to die out more quickly in humid air and be harder to transmit.

Talk to a professional about the options for air purification in Denver for your home. There are many options for you, depending on your home needs. The solution for air purification in your home is out there, you just need to find it.

How many of us have undergone a somewhat questionable home improvement project, just to later regret that decision when the device is fully disassembled and you can’t make heads or tails of the project? Don’t worry, it’s happened to us all!

It’s just human nature to want to fix things with our own ability and willpower, even when it’s out of our realm of understanding. Sometimes we even get lucky!

Before you start taking apart your air conditioner, make sure it’s an issue you can reasonably fix with your own experience level first. If not, it’s always better to be safe than sorry, and calling for a Denver Air Conditioner Repair for bigger, complicated problems is the best way to find easy, quick, and affordable access to a solution.

Need To Know About AC Installations, Repairs, and Maintenance

Having a functional air conditioner unit is a must-have for just about any Denver homeowner. Trust us… we get it! It’s an important part of any functional home, but unfortunately, even our own amazing units can become faulty or damaged after long use or environmental changes.

If you find your air conditioner isn’t working as it should, it’s safe to do a little investigating if you feel confident with yourself. If you have any engineering background, you may even do a bit of tinkering to see if the solution isn’t easily obtained. Most of the time, you can troubleshoot your air conditioner unit right from home.

Calling us at Go Green Heating & Air Conditioning to fix your unit is the best option. We have many trained and highly skilled professionals with the necessary tools and know-how to fix your unit and repair any issues. If your unit is one that our company installed, you’re less likely to run into problems with the device. We properly size and fit all units and related accessories, which is the cause of most maintenance issues in other units.

Why You Should Call A Professional

As you may have guessed, we simply don’t recommend risking your safety and the integrity of your air conditioning unit to repair it yourself. We will always suggest to contact us, or one of the other Denver repair companies, to handle these problems for you. Here is why!

It’s Reliable

With an expert, you know the job will get done, and you know it will get done correctly the first time – not after a butchered attempt of your own. This is a valuable distinction to be made.

It’s Quick

Our professionals will be in and out, depending on the severity of the repair! We’ve dealt with many units and issues before, and we’re always prepared and suited up for business.

It’s Affordable

More often than not, it’s cheaper to just call us first. You may be making the damage worse, or breaking other working parts, which will skyrocket your bill with us later on. Letting us work on your unit will ensure only what is broken gets messed with, and you’re only paying for that repair. No other damages done in the process.

Temperatures are turning colder in the Denver area, and many people are pulling out their ski jackets, prepping their snowboards, and prepping for a winter filled with outdoor activities. Throughout Colorado, residents love to be outside in any season, and with incredible ski, cross-country, and snowboard opportunities across the state, it’s no wonder why winter is just as popular to be outside as the summer.

There are hundreds of ways to get outside and enjoy the winter weather, but no one wants to invite that crisp, winter air into their Denver home. To keep the cold outdoors this winter, you should be checking more than your skis for damage and signs of wear and tear – your heater needs a quick set of inspections and maintenance as well. For the four things, you should check on your heating system before winter fully arrives in Denver, keep reading!

Inspect and Replace Your Heater Filters

The air filters on your heater are responsible for preventing the dirt and dust in your heater from circulating throughout your entire house. However, to effectively keep this debris from affecting air quality and the efficiency of your furnace or heater, the filters need to be replaced on a regular basis. Regular maintenance and replacement of your heater filters can help keep your family healthy throughout the winter and have a positive effect on the costs of your heating bill.

Heating and air conditioning professionals recommend you inspect these filters every couple of months and be prepared to change them four times a year. The actual need to replace an air filter fluctuates from household-to-household, but before winter is definitely the essential time to inspect the condition of these air filters.

Clean Burners and Other Dusty Components

As your heater sits idle during spring, summer, and most of the autumn it can collect a lot of dust and dirt. Failure to maintain and clean the heater’s components prior to use is the cause of nearly 75% of all heater failure in Colorado each winter. However, the accumulation of debris is often only visible on the inside of your heater.

If your heater has a gas burner it is important to check the burners for any debris and clean the component before the heat is switched on for the winter season. Not only will this increase efficiency, and this straightforward inspection can prevent serious heating problems, such as fires or a no heat situation.

Other areas on the inside of your heater can similarly accumulate dust and other debris. It can improve efficiency and the lifespan of your heater to keep the entire unit clean and clear of these small obstructions. However, it is important to select the right material for cleaning your heater, paper towels and similar products can rip or tear, which may lead to a bigger heating problem. For questions on what to use cleaning the interior of your heater, call a heating professional.

Check Components Outside Your Heater

The effectiveness of your heater relies on more than just the interior of this equipment, ventilation systems, returns, and air ducts ensure the hot air is transferred throughout your home. In preparation for a Denver winter, it is necessary to remove any objects that obstruct this air from reaching every room in your home. Check your air registers and returns for any obstructions.

All heaters push heated air through vents. These components are important for preventing dirt and dust from circulating in your household. When a heater isn’t in use these vents become havens for debris and are another part of your heating system that needs specific and careful attention before winter.

Lastly, before using your heater in any capacity it is essential to check the batteries on your carbon monoxide detector. It is possible that a defective heater will release carbon monoxide into your home. In high levels, carbon monoxide has detrimental health effects on the human body, which include a headache, dizziness, and nausea. In high doses, carbon monoxide can even cause death. This makes checking your carbon monoxide detector an essential step in your winter preparation.

Hire a Professional

The best way to complete an inspection of your entire heating system is by hiring a heating and air conditioning professional. The team at Go Green in Denver is prepared to provide a thorough inspection of your heating system and provide any necessary maintenance. Call us today at 303-731-4417 for your winter-ready inspection.