How a Clean Attic Helps Ensure HVAC Efficiency

The attic is one of the most overlooked areas of your home. It’s usually out of sight, so it’s easy to disregard it. If you haven’t gone up there in a long time, you might want to give it a thorough cleaning. In doing so, you’ll be discouraging pest infestations, reducing the risk of fire and establishing cooler, drier conditions for storage.

There’s also a lesser-known benefit of cleaning the attic: as it turns out, it also helps your HVAC system heat and cool your home more efficiently. Here the air conditioning repair experts at Reliable Air Conditioning & Heating shed light on the matter.

Protection against rodents and other pests. A dirty attic is a haven for many pests, from insects to rodents. The more you neglect it, the more these unwelcome critters will start nesting and wreaking havoc on your insulation. Keep in mind that insulation is critical to your HVAC system’s efficiency and performance because it acts as a shield against heat transfer. If it becomes ineffective, the unit will need to work harder.

By cleaning the attic thoroughly, you eliminate and prevent pests from thriving. Not only that, but doing so also allows you to discover and replace damaged insulation. In no time, your HVAC system’s heating and cooling efficiency will improve.

Better airflow inside your home. The longer you leave your attic unattended, the more debris it will collect, including dust, mold, dirt and animal droppings. These unwanted irritants may even find their way into your living spaces via ceiling openings, lighting fixtures and, of course, your HVAC system.

Gaps in your ductwork, in particular, will allow certain allergens to go unfiltered. Eventually, they’ll go inside the vents and get released indoors, affecting the quality of the air you breathe. Avoid this situation altogether by cleaning, decluttering and sanitizing your attic.

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