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A new dog or cat can bring joy into your life, but your heating and cooling system may not love them as much as you do. Loose hair and dust can clog filters, driving up your utility expenses and putting extra strain on the entire system. Fortunately, the tips below can help you keep your HVAC system healthy without banishing your beloved pet.

How to Protect Your HVAC System From Your Pet

Change the Filter More Often

heating and coolingDepending on the air quality, some people might only need to change their filters at the beginning of a new season. However, cat and dog hair can quickly clog filters. Clogged filters force your heating and cooling system to work harder than it needs to, increasing your utility costs and putting extra wear on your equipment. To keep up with the extra hair and dander, change your filters every other month.

Protect the Outside Unit

Most male dogs like to mark their territory, which is normally fairly harmless. However, dog urine is extremely corrosive and can quickly destroy the coils on your outdoor AC unit. To keep them away, have a professional install a fence that will protect your valuable equipment—without restricting airflow.

Guide Them Away From Vents

Pets often enjoy snuggling up against baseboard vents to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Unfortunately, this can lead to blocked vents, which can impede airflow throughout the house, as well as put them at risk of getting stuck. It might be difficult to keep pets away from the vents, but you can start by training them to sleep in a soft bed on the other side of the room.

 

With Wisconsin’s bitterly cold winters and searing summers, you need a heating and cooling specialist you can trust. With locations in New Berlin, West Allis, and Mukwonago, Donovan & Jorgenson has provided high-quality services to homeowners throughout southeastern Wisconsin since 1985, offering 24-hour availability and the expertise to handle almost any situation. Follow their Twitter page for more professional tips and advice, and visit them online to schedule a visit and request a quote.

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