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Have you noticed that your home has been getting dustier than usual or that it takes more work to keep up? This is often due to issues in your HVAC system. Let’s take a look at common issues that cause a dusty home and how to fix them.

Why Do You Have a Dusty Home?

• Is your home older? Newer homes were built with better codes, and older homes are more likely to have leaky duct systems, which can bring in more dust or bypass the air filter system.
• Is your air conditioning system old? As systems begin to fail, you’ll often see a higher accumulation of dust in your home and on your vents.
• Has your ductwork been inspected recently? New breaks in unconditioned air spaces can bring dust into your home.
• Have you replaced your air filter? A dirty air filter isn’t able to remove as much dust from the air, leaving more of it circulating inside your home.

How Do You Fix It?

• Check for penetrations from your attic or crawl space. This can be where lights pass through a ceiling or where pipes or other services come into your home. Seal these areas with insulation, making sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for lights to avoid a fire. Check for gaps around your vents and air returns.
• Have your HVAC system checked. The location of your system, your air returns and your vents can all contribute to dust in your home on top of any problems with the duct design.
• Upgrade your air filter. If you’re changing your air filters on a regular basis and they’re still getting dirty quickly, you may want to look at what options are available in terms of a better air filter that still falls within your system’s requirements or whether your system can be adapted to take a thicker filter of better quality.

By fixing the problems with your home that are causing dust, you’ll invariably improve your home’s energy efficiency and save money in the long run. If you need a professional air conditioning repair service to look at your system and find out what’s happening, please feel free to contact us at Cox Heating & Air Conditioning.