How Your Heating System Can Make You Ill

Having a well-functioning HVAC system is a critical part of having clean and healthy indoor air. Clean indoor air helps keep everyone, in the environment of your home, healthier. On the other hand, poor indoor air quality can make you ill. Here’s what you need to know about your heating system and your health.

Reasons Your Heater Makes You Ill

Heating and air conditioning systems are used all year round to keep the occupants of a property comfortable. Unfortunately, when these systems are not properly installed or maintained, they don’t operate at their best. This can cause dire consequences. In such circumstances, your heating system can literally make you ill. Your heating system can make you ill both directly and indirectly.

Illness Can Directly Result From Your Heating System Through:

1. Gas leaks

Carbon monoxide and other gas leaks are one of the most direct ways that a heating system can you ill. When carbon monoxide is inhaled, it can have devastating effects. To avoid this, it is imperative that you have your HVAC systems thoroughly checked. It needs to be checked for corrosion and wear and tear that might result in leaks. An HVAC professional will check for existing leaks or the possibility of future leaks.

2. The Build Up Of Dust And Other Allergens

In a similar manner, the build up of dust or allergens in an HVAC system contributes to making  you ill. It is for these reasons that your HVAC system needs to be regularly maintained by a professional. This will protect both your indoor air quality and subsequently the health of you and your household members.

Illnesses Can Indirectly Result From Your Heating System Inadvertently:

1. Suppressing Your Immune System And Increasing The Probability Of Disease.

Many scientists believe that our immune systems have become less active in fighting off cold and illnesses than in the days before central heating and air conditioning. According to these scientists, this is due to increasingly less direct exposure to the elements. Add that to the fact that persons are exposed to a constant internal environment irrespective of the changes in the elements outdoors. This helps us realize that they may have a point. While no one is suggesting that you expose yourself unnecessarily to the elements, the theory does provide much food for thought.

Heater Maintenance Jim Thorpe PA

At the end of the day, the final analysis is to have your system checked regularly. The frequent assessment and maintenance will help ensure that you are less susceptible to becoming ill because of your heating system. Be sure to hire HVAC professionals who are certified and know what they are doing. The last thing you want to do is to hire a company or individual who is either inexperienced and willing to cut corners.

For professional and high quality HVAC services, including heating system tune-ups and repairs, be sure to contact R.F. Ohl. We can tune-up your heater so that it can actually improve your indoor air quality which will keep you healthy. It will also allow you to stay warm and cozy in your home at a fraction of the cost.We also offer heating oil delivery, HVAC equipment installations, and propane delivery services. Be sure to contact R.F. Ohl for all of your home heating and comfort needs.

We service Albrightsville PA 18210, Ashfield PA 18212, Bowmanstown PA 18030, Jim Thorpe PA 18229, Lansford PA 18232, Lehighton PA 18235, Nesquehoning PA 18240, Parryville PA 18244, Summit Hill PA 18250, and Weatherly PA 18255. We also service all of Carbon County, Monroe County, Lehigh County, Northampton County, and Schuylkill County.

Contact us today or give us a call at (610) 377-1098 if you have any questions.

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