Handle Seasonal Changes Like a Pro with these Handy HVAC Tips

Anyone that suffers from seasonal allergies knows that they can be a real nuisance. The search for congestion relief can be a lengthy endeavor. We want to help guide you towards the best air quality solutions that don’t include relying on allergy medications that may make you drowsy. By taking these steps, you can make the transition from winter to spring a little bit easier. It’s also important to note that improving your indoor air quality is a multi-step process. Taking a holistic approach to air quality solutions can provide you and your family with greater indoor comfort. 

Replace Your Air Filters to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

After a long winter, it’s not uncommon for your ventilation system to become clogged with dust as a result of extended heating use. Build up is normal, however, if left alone, it can diminish your indoor air quality and consequently impact your health. Air contaminants reduce HVAC system efficiency, ultimately producing undesirable side effects such as difficulty breathing, reduced health, and higher energy bills. By regularly changing your air filter, you can avoid these side effects and transform the quality of air in your home. 

While the upfront cost of a standard filter may be appealing, the long term effects it can have on your health is not. For this reason, HEPA filtration is the superior alternative, providing sizable relief to allergy sufferers by eliminating airborne triggers.  

Allergens in the Home: What Can I Do to Get Rid of Them? 

• Invest in a vacuum cleaner with a HEPA filter: Stop dust and dirt in its tracks before it becomes airborne, by choosing a superior vacuum for your home cleaning needs. Specifically designed for people with allergies, using a HEPA filter vacuum that works on multiple surfaces to loosen and collect dirt can improve both personal comfort and air quality.
• Go big with a full house coverage air cleaner: The best way to ensure that your whole house footprint has clean air is by installing a whole-house air cleaner. No matter which room you’re in, you can enjoy fresh, filtered air that will keep the entire household safe and healthy.
• Tackle pesky contaminants with an air purifier or air cleaner: For advanced filtration, especially in the case of harmful gases, an air purifier is the best way to tackle single rooms. An air purifier that uses UV light technology can safely eliminate irritants when used with the proper filters (HEPA and activated carbon). 
• Schedule a duct cleaning: A duct cleaning does more than just improve air flow and promote longer system lifespan. Scheduling a professional duct cleaning can reduce allergens that are trapped in your air ducts and released into your home when your HVAC system is in operation. 
• Alleviate congestion with a whole house humidifier: Humidifiers add moisture to the air and are a proven allergy treatment. Dry air can worsen allergy symptoms such as congestion, dry throat and itchy eyes. By increasing humidity levels, you can reduce irritation, keep airways moist and better manage your symptoms. 
• Ensure that your ducts are properly sealed: Air duct leaks or problems can cause your HVAC system to intake unclean air. It also causes air flow to be interrupted, and for air that has not yet been filtered, to leak into various spaces. Dirty air is a leading contributor to allergies and may be the reason behind your suffering. Seeking expertise from an HVAC professional can help you determine if a duct leak is triggering your allergies. 

Call your trusted neighborhood HVAC contractors today to learn more about air quality solutions that are right for your home. To discuss which air purification method is right for you, contact us now.