For the most part of the year, many Australians spend time inside air-conditioned buildings, be it at home or at the workplace. The air conditioning system is meant to increase comfort levels throughout the year by facilitating temperature control within a building. But if the air that circulates indoors is polluted, the occupants of the building can suffer from coughing, sneezing, eye irritation, chest pain, throat soreness or even develop life-threatening asthmatic attacks. Therefore, it is essential to ensure the air within your building is not contaminated with any harmful elements.

Regardless of the type of A/C unit you use in your household, you can put a number of measures in place to improve the quality of air.

Make sure to change your filters in good time

Most homeowners know that they will have to replace the air filters in their A/C unit at some point. However, the big question that often lingers in their minds is when they will need to do so because the frequency at which air filters need replacement is not dependent on any single factor.

The factors that can influence the frequency of an air filter change can range from the type of filter being used, to the location of the unit, to variations in weather patterns, among many other things. For example, high efficiency filters, like safeguard filters cost more to purchase as compared to disposable filters commonly used for residential applications. However, safeguard filters can prove to be more cost-saving option in the long run because they last longer. Make sure to replace your system's air filters according to manufacturer-recommended intervals, or as per your professional HVAC contractor's advice.

Use air cleaners

With the use of improved technologies, modern air cleaners can filter out a host of different pollutant particles, both large and small, from the indoor air. This shows that air cleaners are a reliable solution when it comes to ensuring your A/C system runs smoothly and making sure your home's air is safer and healthier to breathe in.

Keep in mind that there are varieties of air cleaners sold out there, and each is manufactured to eradicate certain types of contaminants from indoor air. Therefore, it helps to first know what types of air pollutants are present in your home so you can choose the most appropriate air cleaners.

To ensure indoor air quality is good, involve a professional HVAC contractor every step of the way, be it during the design, installation or maintenance stages of your home's A/C system.