Thursday 6 September 2018

Electrical and Indoor Air Quality Problems

Heating, cooling and air conditioning (HVAC) systems use a number of electronic components and safety measures and procedures to control and manage the flow of current in your system and to ensure that it will not impose any harm to you or your unit. Different types of electrical wires actually supply current to different components of the HVAC system.

Issues regarding these wirings like faulty wirings, loose connections and exposure of broken wires can damage the HVAC system which may result in its malfunction which in turn disrupts the comfort you wish to be in. It is important to address these problems directly and professionally as it may determine your fate, health, and expenses. As days pass, the components of our HVAC system also degrade, especially if we do not know how to take care of them. They may get dislodged or lose contact with its component of the power source, thus resulting in discrepancies in how your HVAC system works. This will also disrupt the current flow to the component in which it detached from, thus causing malfunctions and system failures.

When there is a bare wire around your appliances, specifically your HVAC systems, this may impose huge threats to your health, safety, and property as it may lead to electrocution or fire. These incidents will greatly affect our lives. This can also damage your equipment if it comes in contact with water or another live wire. One thing you can do is to check for stripped and pinched wires in your system, but do not ever touch them.

Breaker Issues

Air conditioners tend to use a large amount of energy, requiring them to have their own breaker. Some electrical issues can stem from the breaker itself, whether the breaker is undersized or loose. If the breaker is loose, it can easily be tightened. In contrast, if the breaker is undersized or faulty, you will need to replace the breaker in your home’s electrical box.

Wiring Issues

One common electrical issue for air conditioners stems from the wiring in the system. Most systems are composed of intricate and abundant wires that are susceptible to corrosion, disconnection, fraying, and other damages. This can ultimately create issues with the flow of electricity throughout the system, negatively affecting its performance and operation. Finding the faulty wire can be difficult and dangerous. We suggest you hire a professional who’s trained to address this type of issue and can properly repair the wires without creating further damages.

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Some of the common pollutants that cause indoor air pollution include molds, pollens, tobacco smoke, household products and pesticides, gases such as carbon monoxide or radon and materials such as formaldehyde and lead.

There are numerous ways on how we can keep the air indoors clean without sacrificing the environment. We should always keep in mind to prioritize these methods in order for us to make sure that we do not bring harm to the environment as we protect ourselves.

How to Reduce Indoor Air Pollution:

  • The top air polluter in the home is cooking with natural gas or at high temperatures in the oven or range, says Dr. Horner, so always use exhaust fans that vent to the outside in the kitchen (also in the bath and laundry areas). No exhaust fan? Open a window and use a small fan to move air outdoors.
  • Don't smoke indoors.
  • Run the fan in the ‘auto’ mode when using the AC. Continuous ‘on’ operation of the fan will raise the humidity and may lead to mold growth.
  • Don't store chemicals, solvents, glues or pesticides near your living quarters.
  • Provide good ventilation by opening windows occasionally in rooms with electronic gadgets (TV, toaster, computer, etc.) According to Dr. Horner, the heat they generate reacts with adhesives and plastics inside the product and can release toxic chemicals.

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Indoor air quality is very important because we humans spend time inside closed spaces such as malls, offices, buildings and our rooms and homes. Health effects may arise if we do not see to it that the air we breathe, both indoors and outdoors, are clean and safe.

The fresh air we breathe from outside may be argued as the best but we cannot guarantee that its freshness also translates to it being clean. The outdoor air mostly in cities and heavily populated areas is filled with hundreds and thousands of pollutants and dust, which may have negative effects on our health. Some people also think that they are safe the moment they come inside their homes. This is actually false as indoor air pollution may exist.

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If you’re looking for a local HVAC professional, contact Bulldog Heating & Cooling today! If you are experiencing problems with your HVAC systems and they don’t give you the comfort and service you asked for, we can aid you in repairing and boosting it up to optimize its performance and offer you quality service. We also offer services such as HVAC system installations that are done by our professional employees.

If you live in the Edmonton area, contact Bulldog Heating & Cooling Edmonton for same day furnace repair  service.

Other Resources:

Furnaces – Proper Installation

Heat Pump Maintenance

Furnaces – How They Benefit Us

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