5 Ways to Protect Your HVAC Unit During Remodeling
Finally being able to remodel your home may be a dream come true. In all your preparation, it's important that you take your HVAC unit into consideration. Here are five key things you should be doing to ensure your HVAC unit’s health during and after your remodeling process.
Shut Off Your HVAC When Remodeling
If your remodeling project is done in the spring or fall, you'll likely be able to get away with shutting your HVAC unit off during much of the remodel. It's best to avoid running the system when work is being done inside of your home. Try to limit running your system to the times that work isn't being done.
Close Off the Registers
Regardless of whether or not you're able to turn your HVAC system off during the remodel, you should be closing off any registers in that area. This way, there will be no dust or other debris entering your ventilation system. It's important to note that any open registers in the remodeling area can trap dust that will circulate throughout your entire home and your HVAC system. If you need help learning how to close off these registers, one of our HVAC professional staff members can help.
Replace Your Filters Often
Most homeowners replace their HVAC system filters every three months. When it comes to remodeling, you should be replacing your filter every couple of weeks. A good rule of thumb is to replace the filter if you can't see through it. Although closing off registers in the construction area can do wonders for eliminating a lot of the dust in your HVAC system, some will still get in there. Changing out your filters often will ensure that your system and the air in your home stays as clean as possible.
Utilize Dust Control Methods
Any experienced contractor or HVAC professional should be able to help you to control the dust in your home. Using a combination of plastic sheeting, fans, and other materials, they can successfully work to harness the majority of the dust and debris created from the construction process. This type of dust control can help to keep debris out of your ventilation system.
Clean Your Home Often
You'll notice that when the remodeling process gets underway, there's a lot more dust throughout your home. It's best to clean all surfaces more often than usual. This way, you can help to limit the amount of free dust that is moving around your home. Realize that dust on the surface can easily be picked up and sucked back into your HVAC system.
Call Us Today
Protecting your HVAC system during your remodeling process is a must. The above are just five of the many things you can do to protect your system. It's best to contact the experts at Romano Bros. to plan how your system is going to be protected before getting the remodeling underway.
