Unfortunately, the arrival of spring means the onset of allergies for millions of Americans. As allergy triggers rise substantially, spring allergies can become bothersome even inside your home. Keep reading to find out how your HVAC system can help you fight spring allergies.
HVAC Maintenance
Allergens can collect on your HVAC equipment. Dirty fan motors, blades, and cooling coils can cause moisture and contaminants to enter your ductwork and be spread throughout your home. Excess moisture allows mold to grow easily.
Having regular HVAC maintenance done on your HVAC system allows heating and cooling professionals to clean and maintain your HVAC equipment to eliminate pollen, mold, and dust buildup.
Duct Cleaning
If there’s plenty of dirt and dust on your HVAC system and in your home, your ducts are likely to have them as well. As your HVAC system circulates air through your home, it also circulates the allergens accumulated in the ducts. Experienced HVAC professionals can clean your ductwork to boost your home’s air quality and reduce allergy symptoms.
HVAC Filters
Dirty and clogged air filters will recirculate dust into your air supply instead of removing it. As a result, you should check your filters regularly and replace them if they’re dirty.
You can also consider installing HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters. These filters capture more than 99% of dust, smoke, and pollen. However, your air-conditioning system may need some modifications to be capable of working with these larger filters. Make sure you talk to an HVAC professional before investing in higher-efficiency filters.
Using an Air Purifier
A whole-house air purifier can work with your AC system to remove allergens from the air. Air purifiers typically trap smaller particles than HVAC filters. You should only use air purifiers that capture allergens without creating ozone, which can aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms.
Your HVAC system can significantly help you allergy-proof your home. For more information on combating spring allergies, contact us at Ace Hardware Home Services. We offer a wide variety of high-quality HVAC and indoor air quality solutions to homeowners to help battle spring allergies in the Dayton area.
