RIVERSIDE, Calif., Oct. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent fires
in and around Riverside County
have left many homeowners with catastrophic damage. For homeowners
who escaped burn damage, HVAC experts are urging maintenance and
air quality checks to ensure the health of their systems and their
family.
Ashes, soot and airborne particulate matter settles into HVAC
units and clog inter mechanical workings. This causes motors to run
harder, increased utility bills and shortens the lifespan of the
unit. Of greater concern, though, is ensuring residents are not
breathing contaminated air riddled with pollutants.
"Ash and other particles are so small that HVAC filters do not
catch them and when units are turned on, these particulates are
blown into the homes polluting the air and building-up in the
ductwork," said Ken Goodrich, owner
and CEO of Goettl Air Conditioning, which expanded into the region
over the summer. "For small children, the elderly and others with
existing respiratory problems, this situation is particularly
concerning. HVAC systems are like the lungs of the house – when
clogged or not working correctly, that's when bad things
happen."
Soot clogged systems force units to run with higher refrigerant
pressure, which can lead to failing components. Oftentimes, the
buildup of soot and ash leads to poor air quality. The air quality
problem is amplified when homeowners close their windows when
turning on their HVAC. Goodrich recommends residents open their
windows before turning on their units and run the HVAC for 60
minutes to allow for proper ventilation.
Maintenance, cleaning – and conducting system and air quality
checks – are a homeowner's best pathway to prevent future headaches
and to help ensure indoor air quality. "We want our neighbors and
customers to be healthy," added Goodrich, an industry veteran who
has HVAC operations in Southern
California, Las Vegas,
Phoenix and Tucson – some of the harshest environments in
the U.S. for HVAC systems.
"Our experience has proven that post-fire events, homeowners
often don't know what to do to make sure their homes are free of
containments and have air that doesn't make them sick."
About Goettl Air Conditioning
Goettl Air Conditioning,
established 1939, offers the highest quality AC and heating
equipment and a full range of maintenance, repair and replacement
services. Goettl operates in the Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas and Southern
California areas. All Goettl technicians are
background-checked, drug-tested and receive continuous technical
training to make them the best in the industry. Goettl AC was
recently named the "Best HVAC" company in the state by readers
of Arizona Foothills Magazine's "Best of Our
Valley 2017.
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