My husband and I are involved in a major remodeling project.
We have entirely gutted the laundry room and family bathroom down to the bare studs and floor joists.
The job has generated a tremendous amount of dust and debris. We have rented a dumpster and it’s nearly full of pieces of drywall, old insulation, plumbing pipes and fixtures. Before we began renovations, we took the time to carefully seal the supply and return vents linked to the ductwork and heating/cooling system. Our furnace and air conditioner are fairly new and were large investments. We spent extra on top quality, high-efficiency equipment to ensure lower utility bills as well as ideal year round comfort. In order to keep the furnace and air conditioner operating reliably for as long as possible, we take good care of the equipment. We replace air filters every month and schedule annual professional maintenance. The dust and airborne contaminants caused by our construction project could cause some major issues with restricted airflow through the ducts, air quality and wear and tear on the heating and cooling system. We used plastic sheeting to block off the laundry room and bathroom from the rest of the house, hoping to contain the mess. However, I’ve noticed that my entire house is dusty. There’s constantly a film on surfaces in every room. I’m now worried that despite all of our precautions, the furnace and air conditioner are at risk. I am reluctant to run the air conditioner despite the high temperatures outside. I think we need to just open the windows for ventilation and schedule professional cleaning of both the heating and cooling system as soon as this project is completed.