Whether it’s time for a new Calgary air conditioning system for your home or you are interested in improving your current system, there are several things you should consider adding to enhance your efficiency and comfort.

A smart addition to your Calgary air conditioning system is an air filter that will clean your home’s air whenever your furnace or air conditioning is on. A good filter captures dust, dirt, dander, pollen, spores, and smoke. This can help reduce allergies and other health conditions. You can also choose an ultraviolet purifier that emits short-wave ultraviolet light into air ducts. This technology is used in hospitals, pharmacies, kitchens, and water treatment plants to kill airborne and surface microorganisms like mold, bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

Every home should have carbon monoxide detectors to protect against carbon monoxide poisoning caused by a build-up of odorless, colorless gas produced by Calgary air conditioning and heating systems. A good CO detector has alarms and flashing lights to alert you long before you might feel any physical effects when there is an unhealthy buildup of carbon monoxide.

If you live in an area with high humidity, you should consider adding a dehumidifier to your Calgary air conditioning. Not only will this keep you comfortable on the muggiest days, but it can also protect your home from damage to walls caused by condensation.  Along with a dehumidifier, adding a Programmable Thermostat/Humidistat to your Calgary air conditioner willensure that your housemaintains a comfortable temperature with little effort on your part. Not only is this a great convenience, it can be a cost saver. Set your programmable unit to automatically adjust the temperature when you are away from home or sleeping.

Consider having your ductwork sealed when installing a new Calgary air conditioner. Leaky ducts allow valuable cooled air to escape to your attic or crawlspaces. Sealing your ducts will prevent dirty air from coming into your home and can decrease your utility bills by ten to thirty percent. Nine out of 10 homes have leaky ductwork.  Along with this, Noise Reduction Systems can limit ductwork “popping” and air flow noises.

You can also have an air exchanger connected to your home duct system. This will provide a constant controlled supply of fresh air into your home, expelling stale and contaminated air to the outdoors. Common household chemicals, paints, plastics, carpeting, radon, and even health and beauty products can adversely affect the quality of your home’s air. An air exchanger will also eliminate mold that can grow behind walls, and is a smart addition to your Calgary air conditioning system.

Talk to the experts at Accu-Temp Heating and Cooling when you need a new Calgary air conditioning system, or give them a call to see how you can get the most from your existing system with any of these add-ons.