How to Maintain Your HVAC System to Alleviate Allergy Symptoms

Spring and summer temperatures mean that plants are growing, flowers are blooming and seasonal allergies are back in a big way. Many people are allergic to pollen, in addition to numerous indoor allergens, like dust, pet dander and mold. Luckily, you can maintain your HVAC system in Bridgeport, CT in a way that helps reduce (if not eliminate) allergens in your home.

Even if you keep your doors and windows closed all spring and summer long, pollen can still find its way into your home through your HVAC system. Here’s how to reduce your exposure and keep your home sniffle and sneeze free:

• Keep your vents dusted: It doesn’t matter how pristine the rest of your HVAC system is—if your indoor vents are dusty, the cool air will come out with allergens floating around. If you want to cut down on your allergies, make sure that you regularly dust and clean the indoor vents.
• Clean around your indoor and outdoor units: HVAC units pull air from the outdoors, cool it off and recirculate it around your home. To ensure that your unit isn’t bringing in a lot of extra allergens, make sure that the areas around it are clean and free of debris, including plant debris, dirt and dust. This will also help your unit run more efficiently, saving you money on your utility bills.
• Get HVAC filters designed for allergy sufferers: The quality of your filters and how often you change them have a direct impact on how much dust, pollen and other allergens are present in your home. You can buy special filters that are designed to trap allergens and remove them from the indoor air before they can cause an allergy attack. If you have pets or notice mold forming on your filters, make sure you change your filters monthly. Otherwise, you may be able to get away with changing them once every three months. When purchasing filters, check their rating to make sure they’re designed for filtering out irritants and allergens.
• Check your humidity level: Your home’s indoor humidity level can have a direct impact on your allergies and comfort level. If your home is too dry, it can irritate your nasal passages and sinuses, making it more difficult to breathe, whereas if it is too humid, you risk mold growing in your filters and around your home. Use a humidifier to help control the humidity level, or upgrade your HVAC system to keep closer tabs on your air quality.
• Schedule HVAC service: Finally, there’s no better way to stay on top of your allergies and your HVAC system in Bridgeport, CT than by scheduling HVAC service at least twice per year. You’ll stay on top of potential problems before they can worsen, and your HVAC contractor will be able to recommend and install upgrades to keep your indoor air quality at ideal, allergy-free levels.

To schedule your HVAC service appointment, get in touch with the team at BLM Refrigeration Heating & Air Conditioning today.

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