Air conditioning is more than just a comfort when it’s hot outside.
It can help you avoid dangerous health issues caused by heat waves.
It prevents outdoor pollutants from entering your home. It can help you sleep better. However, while air conditioning can help you stay healthy and comfortable, an older unit can have negative health effects on your family. If you are observing reoccurring issues with your system before that, it doesn’t hurt to consider alternatives to repairs and routine cleanings. Here are a few issues that could affect your family’s health and should motivate you to consider a new system. Condensation occurs when air is cooled over evaporator coils. This leads to mold growth. Bacteria can also grow where mold does. This can lead to illness. Mold and bacteria can worsen pre existing lung conditions and allergies, however. Your air conditioner is a complex appliance that operates throughout your home. It can be dangerous if it breaks down. Because HVAC systems with outdated wiring are responsible for hundreds of house fires each year, the electrical component of your system is extremely important here. If you put off replacing your system for too long, you could endanger the health of your family. An air conditioner uses refrigerant to keep you cool. However, not all refrigerants are created equal. Since the HVAC industry has evolved, we’ve begun incorporating safer versions of it, especially in the last 15 years. Even so, refrigerant can still make your family ill. A new air conditioner will make your home more comfortable.