Protect Your Family with Regular Air Conditioning System Cleanings!

Your air conditioning system is busy, busy, busy - and it’s about to get busier. As summer approaches, you may know that it is crucial to prepare your air conditioning unit for it’s heaviest workload of the year. But did you know that having your air conditioner serviced annually is also vital for good health and safety? We have one word for you, and you’re probably not going to like it: bio-contaminants.

There are four main functions an air conditioning system performs. The largest function is the removal of heat. Hand-in-hand with heat removal in an AC unit is the removal of humidity. After heat and humidity, the functions air conditioning systems perform are the circulation and cleaning of air. Starting to get the picture now?

The problem: “filtered” return air deposits mold spores and bacteria on the moist coil surfaces. (Most air conditioner filters will not filter mold spores and bacteria; instead, they actually act as a breeding ground for mold and bacteria.) As the air conditioner system cycles on and off, the air conditioner gets damp, cold, and warm. This wet, dark environment is a perfect breeding ground for mold and bacteria.

Many forms of mold love this atmosphere including Listeria, a bacterium known for its love of icemakers and air conditioning systems. Listeria is also well known for its ability to cause large outbreaks of food poisoning in restaurants. Secondary bio-contaminants that may be dispensed by an un-tended AC system include mites, insects, or nematodes. In a word, yuck!

The good news is that regular maintenance of your air conditioning system will take care of contaminants like bacteria and mites, and keep them from collecting and being dispensed by your system. That’s why it’s important to remember to schedule your air conditioning system for regular maintenance and cleaning. 

An annual air conditioner tune-up by First Class Plumbing & HVAC is the easiest way to guarantee that your air conditioning system will run cleanly and properly each summer, and stay at peak performance for years to come. To ensure worry-free, money-saving operation, call First Class Plumbing & HVAC at 615-867-0800 to schedule an air conditioning tune-up today!