The Air Quality Was Bad
Typically, I like to have my HVAC system serviced before I switch from my AC system to my furnace.
This doesn’t always happen due to timing and this year was no exception.
I had scheduled my HVAC tune up for the following week and I hoped that the weather would remain moderate until then. Unfortunately, a random cold drop blew in before my HVAC tune up and my only options were to freeze in my own home or turn on the furnace. I decided on the latter option and prayed that nothing would go wrong in the meantime. After running the furnace overnight, I noticed that the air quality was off. There was a musty smell and I assumed it was because my furnace had sat unused during the entire spring and summer. After another two days passed, the air quality wasn’t getting better. I took note of the bad air quality and promised myself that I’d bring it up to the HVAC professional when he came to tune my HVAC system. I’m glad I did because the HVAC professional was able to diagnose a few problems. First, my air filter needed to be replaced. The congested air filter was reducing air flow. He also said that the ductwork needed to be cleaned. They were filled with dirt and debri, which was causing the air in my house to smell musty. The HVAC professional was certain that once the air filter was replaced and the ductwork cleaned, the air quality would improve dramatically.