I visited a friend of mine over the weekend as she had just gotten a baby.
When I got there, I noticed that she had three small adorable dogs.
She said that the baby seemed not to have an allergy to dogs. It was obvious that my friend had a lot on her plate with the new baby because her house was full of dog fur on every corner and even on the furniture. Being an HVAC professional, I advised her to get an air quality system that would help keep the pet dander away from the child and also every occupant of the house. Eventually, the dust, pet fur, droppings, and other debris would affect their health. She asked if the filters on the HVAC zone control were enough to trap all the pollutants, but it was not. As much as she vacuums the house daily some dirt would still find its way to the sensitive parts of the unit and thus the need for an air purifier. Her HVAC tech had just done the tune-up about a month ago and he had provided my friend with the homeowner solutions which are basically guidelines on the use and maintenance of the unit. My friend was worried about the process of maintaining the unit but I assured her that all she needed to do was schedule air duct cleaning with the HVAC provider after every one to two years. When done right, the air purification system would enhance the air quality within the house. When the HVAC duct is clean, it means that the unit will function optimally. Duct cleaning is essential and the period between the cleans is long, giving my friend time to take care of her family. I also requested that the temperature control be upgraded.