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Pet Dander and Your Air Conditioner – Loveland Co
It is nearly impossible to resist the soft fur of our pets because of how much we love them. However, about 10 to 15 percent of the population has allergens as a result of pet dander. These allergies are responsible for respiratory illnesses. Pet dander comprises microscopic flakes of skin. It is produced and shed by birds, rodents, cats, dogs and animals that have fur or feathers. It should be noted that dander is not fur.
Pet dander can be easily removed from cats and dogs through regular bathing and brushing. To improve the quality of the air in the home and get rid of pet dander as well as irritating allergens, then certain steps need to be taken. These may take a few attempts before the situation is properly resolved.
The quality of the air in your home can be affected if your pets live indoors. The pet dander can be trapped in the ductwork of your air conditioner unit due to the microscopic nature of the pet dander. Whenever the air conditioner is switched on, the dander will be released and will be circulated throughout the home.
Apart from bathing and brushing your pets regularly, you also need to inspect your ductwork and clean them to get rid of buildup of pet dander. Doing these things will go a long way in improving the quality of air in your home and in eliminating the allergies related to pet dander.
Let’s shed more light on some of the ways of getting rid of pet dander from your home. (pun intended)
Forced Air System Cleaning
This is an ideal way of getting rid of pet dander. Pet dander often accumulate on the system’s fans and motors. Once it accumulates, the quality of air in the home will be reduced. The system thus needs to be cleaned regularly for its effectiveness and to improve the indoor air quality. It will also help extend the life span of the system.
Cleaning The Ducts
As we operate the air conditioners, animal dander can be lodged in the duct work. As it accumulates over time, the duct work becomes the optimum breeding ground for bacteria, fungus and mold. Whenever the unit is operated, the dander and other microbes will be released into the home and circulated throughout the entire house.
Cleaning the ductwork in the home every five to seven years will go a long way in improving the household’s air quality. It will also lessen the operation time of the air conditioner, thereby leading to reduced electric bills and the restoration of the overall capacity of the unit.
Sealing of Ducts
This will help in eliminating problems associated with pet dander in your home. Pet dander can easily build up on ducts if they are not properly sealed. This is due to the gap that exists between the vent and the drywall which permits unconditioned air and other particles to have access into the home from the crawlspace. Sealing the ductwork will prevent accumulation of dander and will improve the quality of air in the household.
Are you experiencing problems with air quality? If so, give the experts at Loveland Air Conditioners a call today for your free AC installation or AC repair estimate!
