Improving Indoor Air Quality with Central Air Conditioning
Posted: August 17, 2026
Make your air healthier with an air conditioner from Wilson Oil & Propane
We all know that the main point and function of your home’s central air conditioning system is to keep you cool and comfortable throughout the summer. If it’s not doing that, you should contact Wilson Oil & Propane to make a servicing appointment so we can see what’s going on. We may be able to help you fix the problem or help you through the process of upgrading to a new system.
In addition to hopefully meeting all your home’s cooling needs, your central air conditioner also impacts your indoor air quality.
How Your Central Air Conditioner and Air Quality Are Connected
Americans spend about 90% of their time inside. That is a pretty big number. Considering this statistic, your indoor air quality is quite important. In fact, indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air, per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To help protect your home against indoor pollution, it is smart to use and maintain products that make your inside air more breathable.
A central air conditioning system that is well maintained and cared for can decrease indoor air pollution. This makes the air that you breathe when you’re inside your home healthier. Your indoor air quality can easily decline if you are not properly maintaining your air conditioner. The same goes if you don’t add an air purifier to your HVAC system.
How to Properly Maintain Your Central Air Conditioning System
Clearly, taking care of your central air conditioning system is important. So now the question is, how do you actually do this? Wilson Oil & Propane helps answer that question with the below tips:
- Get your ductwork cleaned: If your home has ductwork, you should schedule regular duct cleaning with a professional service. This will help get rid of mold, dust, and other contaminants that may have found their way into your living space.
- Clean and change your air filters as necessary: Dust, allergens, and other contaminants can make their way into your home if your air conditioner’s filters are clogged and dirty. Additionally, they will make your air conditioner less effective. It is best to clean your filters regularly and change them every three months.
- Upgrade your filters: In addition to cleaning your filters regularly, you should also think about upgrading to High-Efficiency Particulate Air, or HEPA, filters. These filters are great at catching smaller particles that other types of filters might not be able to catch, including fine dust, pollen, and mold spores.
- Keep an eye on humidity levels: A home with high humidity levels can become a breeding ground for mold and dust mites. On the flip side, low humidity levels can provoke respiratory issues and make your skin dry. Ideally, your home’s humidity will be somewhere between about 30% and 60%. If your air conditioner didn’t come with a built-in dehumidifier, you can purchase a separate one to help maintain humidity levels.
- Book your professional maintenance appointments: Routine servicing appointments are the best way to make sure your central air conditioning system is performing at its best. They are also an easy way for a professional to catch any small issues before they turn into big and expensive problems that could negatively affect your indoor air quality. Wilson Oil & Propane can help you with this!
Wilson Oil & Propane Is Here for Your Air Conditioning Needs
Wilson Oil & Propane has been handling air conditioning installations for homes and businesses in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and beyond for about 50 years. We install all major cooling system brands for central air conditioning systems, heat pumps, and mini-split systems.
Contact Wilson Oil & Propane today to learn more about the air conditioning solutions we offer throughout the Delaware Valley.
