We all love our pets and would do anything for them to keep them happy and safe. Don’t forget about your HVAC system and making sure your cooling system is in tip-top shape this summer to keep not only your family safe, cool, and comfortable, but your pets too. They’re often home more than anyone else, so their comfort needs to be a top priority.
Here are some tips for your air conditioning system to help your pets keep their cool all summer long…
Change the filter regularly. Having a dog or cat around means dealing with fur and dander. Since you’re going to be using your air conditioner or heat pump to cool the indoors, make sure its air filter is clean. Filters trap dust, dirt and animal dander so they don’t get inside the HVAC equipment. Eventually, however, you’ll have to clean or change your filter, which should be done at least once a month if you own pets or up to every three months for non-pet households. This way, you ensure the health and performance of your HVAC system and keep your home comfortable for your pets.
Protect the outdoor unit. The outdoor unit of your heating and air conditioning system could be in danger if your pet freely roams the yard. Some dogs, for instance, tend to paw and scratch surfaces, which could lead to damage to the outdoor unit’s fins and condenser coils. There’s also the likelihood of your pet urinating on it. The last thing you want is for your HVAC system to quit working because of a damaged outdoor unit, so be sure to place a barrier around the equipment for protection.
Never rely on the fan. It’s convenient to have a fan as a backup for comfort, but this doesn’t cool pets as effectively as it does people. Remember that dogs sweat primarily through their feet, so keep the A/C or heat pump on cooling mode, especially before you leave, to keep your pet comfortable. Give them a cooling body wrap or place a cooling mat nearby, as well, to keep them from overheating indoors.
Call our TMS pros if you have any questions or if you think you may be having any issues with your air conditioning system. You and your pets deserve to be comfortable in your home and we’ll do everything we can to help your pets keep their cool this summer!
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Source: https://www.schmittheating.com/blog/hvac-tips-to-keep-your-pets-cool-comfortable-this-summer/
