March 29, 2017
Airborne Illnesses and How Adequate Air Conditioning Service Help Prevent Them
image 1: Routine Air Conditioning Service Can Improve Home Indoor Air Quality
Sharp changes in weather conditions including extreme heat or cold may result in airborne illnesses. Apart from the natural environment, dirty air conditioning units may either cause diseases or worsen existing ones, especially for those with chronic respiratory illnesses such as asthma. Here’s what you need to know about airborne illnesses and how timely and proper maintenance from air conditioning service technicians can help prevent them. Unclean Air Produces Illnesses Unclean or polluted air may cause different kinds of illnesses. One news report said some high school teachers had called in sick for consecutive days after experiencing breathing problems, nausea, headaches, dizziness, and feeling significantly lethargic. They asserted that their health problems were
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caused by asbestos contamination, carbon dioxide pollution, and mold inside classrooms. These problems had been connected to HVAC systems which were not properly maintained and evidently dirty. Such air conditioning units may not be taking in enough fresh oxygenated air to replace carbon dioxide filled air in classrooms. Aside from these symptoms, improperly working or grimy air conditioning units may worsen asthma or lead to legionnaire’s disease which has the same symptoms as pneumonia. Unclean air can trigger asthma attacks because of allergens that may circulate from dirty air conditioning filters. Apart from asthma, air conditioning units which have not been sufficiently cleaned may spread legionnaire’s disease. Bacteria which may cause this disease can come from rapidly changing weather conditions that overwork air conditioners. As a result, the bacteria can survive in biofilms inside pipes. Consequently, when water flows, they are dislodged and released into the air. Proper Air Conditioner Maintenance May Decrease Airborne Illnesses To help prevent illnesses, proper and timely maintenance by air conditioning service professionals is essential. HVAC experts will assess air conditioning units for any problem before recommending appropriate action. They will check and fix broken tubes as well as clean or replace air filters. They can also conduct regular maintenance for HVAC systems to diagnose problems early and undertake preventive cleaning and repairs. In other words, HVAC professionals are fundamental to maintaining good indoor air quality. You can get sick if your air conditioning unit is dirty or not properly functioning. As one teacher said, there’s nothing wrong about doing their jobs in classrooms with limited resources but, at a minimum, air should at least be clean because “health is not negotiable.” If there’s any concern with your air conditioning, make sure to call experts who can resolve problems immediately and completely. At the same time, hire professionals who can conduct air quality assessment and regular HVAC maintenance. Thankfully, some HVAC companies in Myrtle Beach, SC like Brown & Reaves Services are open daily so don’t hesitate to give them a call for any urgent or regular air conditioning service you may need. About Brown & Reaves Services, Inc.: Catering to all property owners along the Grand Strand area, Brown & Reaves Services offers 24/7 response to any air conditioning service issue you may have. Our team of HVAC professionals are wellestablished experts in assessing and improving the efficiency of your system. You can rely on our professional repairs and maintenance. Sources: “Ozone, air quality, and asthma,” kidshealth.org “SA Health urges air conditioning clean-out after spike of legionnaires' disease in Adelaide,” abc.net.au
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