Learn how to keep pests from entering your HVAC system.
Did you know that pests are prone to enter residential properties and HVAC systems? This nuisance can create high energy costs, indoor air quality issues, and more. Unfortunately, pests can chew electrical wires, urinate or poop on equipment, and even get stuck inside HVAC components. Learn how to keep pests from entering your HVAC system.
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Close Any Openings
Any cracks or gaps in your ductwork can provide an opening for a pest. Cracks in duct connections in crawlspaces, basements, and attics can allow pest entrance. As a DIY, you may seal your ductwork with mastic sealant or HVAC aluminum foil tape. However, avoid using duct tape! Moreover, use a mesh screen to prevent mice from entering the furnace vents that stick out of the side of your home. A fine mesh could be better because it can clog and freeze. Instead, search for “hardware cloth,” with openings of ¼ to ½ inches wide. Also, check the inlet and exhaust pipes to see if they are not clogged after a substantial storm.
Maintain a Clean Home
As a homeowner, here are other ways to keep pests from entering your HVAC systems:
- Use trashcans with secure lids and maintain them away from the house
- Frequently clean every inch of your property, interior and exterior
- Store food in sealable containers, including dog food
- Eliminate any clutter, both inside and outside your home
- Contact a professional plumber to repair a possible plumbing leak (water and moisture attract pests)
- Avoid any receptacles surrounding the home that may collect water
Schedule an Annual or Bi-Annual HVAC Maintenance
Moreover, the best way to keep pests from entering your HVAC systems is by scheduling professional air conditioning maintenance in the spring and heating maintenance in the autumn. An experienced and certified HVAC professional will seal ducts and vents to ensure that pests and rodents don’t trespass on your HVAC unit. This will also ensure you obtain routine tune-ups for your system needs. Pests and rodents can affect indoor air quality and damage electrical cables and other components.
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