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We love our pets because they make life more enjoyable and are wonderful companions. However, while cats and dogs have their charms, they can also leave a mess behind. When it comes to AC repair and maintenance, you’ll find that pet owners will need to take a few extra steps. If you have a furry friend living in your home, here are five tips to help you prevent AC repair and ensure that everyone can relax in comfortable indoor temperatures.
#1: Change Filters More Frequently
In most cases, pets will bring in more dirt and dander that people will because of the way they love to roll in the grass and shake off as soon as they get in the front door. This means that your air conditioning filter is filling up faster with dirt and dander, and you’ll need to clean it more frequently. If your filter is almost clogged when you change it every four weeks, go ahead and change your filter every three weeks to see if that makes a difference.
#2: Try to Brush Pets Outside
If you’re grooming your pets inside, you’ll be stirring up a lot unnecessary dander that your air conditioner is going to work through each room and send to the filter. While some people will have animals that they can’t take outside, if you have dogs and cats that spend time in the yard, go ahead and grab a brush before the run in.
#3: Check and Clean Vents Often
You’ll need to check vents and make sure that they aren’t filled with wads of hair, toys, socks, bones, and treats. Dogs like to bury and if they see an opportunity to get something through a vent, some will attempt it! Plus, the more you pay attention to the interior of your vents, the better idea you’ll have of how much hair and other elements are being left behind.
#4: Visually Inspect the Outside Unit Carefully
If you have dogs that love to dig, then you may find that they disrupt the pad that your air conditioning unit sits on. You want this part of your HVAC unit to be as level as possible, and it’s impressive how much a dog can dig when they are on a mission whether it’s burying bones or when they are on a scent of a smaller animal that might be hiding in the area of your system.
#5: Start Training Pets
If you have pets that like to do things like chew on toys and bones directly over vents, then start the training process to break them of this habit. Because the cool and warm air will flow through here, some animals will be more attracted to this spot. In some cases, this won’t cause any issues, but if you notice a problem such as ducts filling with hair or cotton from toys, then you may prematurely need AC repairs.