3 Ways To Allergy-Proof Your Home This Spring

If you happen to be one of the many individuals who suffer from allergies (particularly when spring rolls around), you probably wish to learn of some ways to ease your itchy, watery eyes and nose.

There are actually many ways in which your home HVAC system can help in reducing allergy symptoms.

Clean Air Ducts

Probably the best technique to reduce contaminants in a home is by having a HVAC professional clean its air ducts. It is also important to have a home’s air ducts checked for any leaks in addition to a thorough cleansing in order to remove dangerous contaminants.

When homes possess neglected air ducts, there is a good chance that allergens and irritants will set off annoying allergy symptoms.

While an air conditioning unit provides comfort during hot temperatures, it also provides a home for molds, particularly with its vents distributing poor air quality to every room.

To combat nasty airborne mold (a common allergen) and provide allergy relief, consider having a qualified technician perform an air duct cleaning.

Keep the HVAC System Running

As the weather gets warmer, as is common for individuals to shut off the heating system and open the doors and windows to let some fresh air in. Unfortunately this fresh air also allows pollen spores and mold to enter through screened windows and doors so you must keep them closed. By keeping doors and windows open, it only makes allergy symptoms worst because spring also welcomes pollen season into a home.

To reduce allergy symptoms, pollen must be stopped from circulating throughout a home. This can be accomplished by keeping doors and windows closed, while running the HVAC unit, even if outside temperatures are not that warm.

Not only does this method keep allergy-prone outside air from entering the house, but the HVAC’s filters ensure that any pollen and allergens is removed.

Replace Filters

Another simple technique to reduce indoor air pollution is to routinely replace the filter in your air conditioning unit monthly.

By doing this, it traps any allergens so it does not affect those who display sensitivity to them. Also the air conditioner will run more efficiently and be more cost effective.

By implementing good maintenance routines that are simple, an HVAC system will limit allergens and pollen inside a home. These simple practices will also reduce any allergy suffering that you or your loved ones suffer.

Constantly sneezing in your St. Michael home? Call B & D Plumbing, Heating & A/C at (763) 497-2290 today, and breathe in the fresh air.