The quality of the air your family breathes at home depends on the effectiveness of your HVAC system. While you may not think about it often, the filters, cleaners, and vents work together to create the best quality air. However, when the system is neglected, it produces less-than-ideal results. With help from a reliable HVAC contractor and a bit of at-home tricks, you will improve and maintain a higher quality of air. 

Below are three steps the HVAC contractors at Empire Heating & Air Conditioning in Rochester, NY, recommend you do:

• Change Out Your Filters: Perhaps the most crucial step is to clean and replace the HVAC filters regularly. When these filters get clogged with dust and debris, the HVAC system has to work twice as hard to produce the desired results. Change the air filters at least three times per year, if not seasonally. For thicker, media-style filters, you only need to change once per year. 
• Install Supplementary Systems: Many assume that their air cleaning capabilities begin and end with their filters. However, there are supplementary systems that can be installed by your local HVAC contractor. Ask them about air purifiers and humidifiers. A purifier will work hard to remove contaminants from the air pumped in by the AC or furnace while a humidifier adds moisture to the air. 
• Remember Preventative Maintenance: While there is a lot you can do to fix the air quality, none of it will be useful if the existing system is not up to date. Preventative maintenance helps you save money on running the system later on. It addresses any minor glitches and ensures that the system works as efficiently as possible. Make sure that all furnace repair and AC work is done before anything else. 

For 50 years, Empire Heating & Air Conditioning in Rochester has made it their goal to provide comprehensive heating and cooling services to homes in the area. With a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee, every one of their HVAC contractors will make sure the job is done with precision and promptness. For more information, visit them online or call (585) 325-6768.