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How to Avoid 90% of All System Failures

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Contributed by: Beth Pannbacker on 4/8/2008

Dirt. Five year olds love it, plants can't live without it, and you're breathing it in every day. Not just breathing it in - you're paying to inhale the largest cause of your home's dust and allergy problems.

You're probably thinking that's an exaggeration. But the simple truth is that you are paying to run your heating and cooling system, more and more as the weather heats up. And since dirt is the number one cause of system failure - 90% of all failures in fact - chances are good that dirt is keeping your system from running at peak efficiency.

Before you invest in a family set of gas masks or prepare for a nomadic existence in the Sahara (hey, at least then you won't be paying for the dirt), you might want to give your heating and cooling professional a call.

"Your system works hard," says Art Chaput of Chaput Rootmaster Company. "It's constantly circulating and cooling the air that keeps your family comfortable. Like anything else that works, it gets dirty and has to be cleaned."

There are a few questions to ask yourself before having your system cleaned:

- How long has it been since your HVAC system was cleaned:
- Are there pets in the home?
- Do any family members experience burning in the eyes, nose, or throat?
- Do any family members show symptoms of mild to severe allergies?

Art Chaput told us "System failures caused by dirt, as well as expensive repairs, can be avoided with a little preventatvie maintenance. Most people don't realize how much money they can save by making sure their system runs efficiently."

Learning the precautions are part of Chaput Rootmaster's effort to educate the public during "National Indoor Comfort Week," which is April 20-26. Chaput Rootmaster wants to show homeowners certain neglected maintenance items that can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs or system replacemens.

You can get your ventilation system inspected, plus receive other energy saving tips by calling Chaput Rootmaster at 303-789-4630.

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