How to Use Your HVAC Unit to Alleviate Allergies

It’s that time of year again, everything is blooming and allergy season is ahead! We have put together a couple tips on how to use your HVAC system to alleviate your allergies.

Change Your Filter

We always recommend this step because it’s good for your HVAC unit, your home, and your health! If you are struggling with seasonal allergies, it may be as simple as changing out your air filter. This is a cost effective way to ensure the air in your home stays clean. If you have pets, it is advised that you change your filter more often due to pet dander buildup. You can also spring for a more efficient air filter such as a the HEPA filter. HEPA stands for High Efficiency Particulate Air and lives up to it’s name by helping to reduce the particulate matter in the air, offering allergy symptom relief. These filters are designed to remove 99.9% of particles, giving your home cleaner air. A more cost effective option is the MERV13 filter which is a pleated filter that uses an electrostatic charge to remove very fine particles from your air. This includes potential allergens such as mold, pet dander, bacteria, etc.

Consider an Air Purifier

If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you may want to consider an air purifier for your home. We recommend looking into an Air Scrubber which uses a combination of UV light waves and a catalytic process to keep your home clean 24/7. Air Scrubbers work to eliminate all airborne contaminates and up to 99% of surface buildup, making your home and it’s air much cleaner.  Click here to learn more about air scrubbers from our HVAC professionals. Another great option is the APCO-X whole-house air treatment system from Fresh-Aire UV. This system uses UV-C light and antimicrobial  nanotechnology to reduce odor-causing VOCs (Volatile organic compounds) and biological contaminants. If paired with a Fresh-Aire UV Purity Low Profile polarized HVAC filter, all particulates will be eliminated as well, see below:

Eliminate Humidity

Another way to ensure your home’s comfort is to reduce indoor humidity by using your AC system. When your system is on, you want to make sure you are getting the most out of it by keeping doors and windows shut as much as possible and sealing any cracks or gaps – especially around your windows and doors. Click here for more tips on getting the most out of your AC. Another thing to keep in mind is the size of your HVAC system. Finding the right size HVAC system for a home depends on windows, roof type, sun exposure, ceiling height, etc. If you are wondering what size HVAC unit your home needs to operate at top efficiency, Contact our HVAC team. You may also want to consider purchasing a whole home dehumidifier to help relieve the excess moisture in the air during the spring and summer months.

More Allergy Remedies

If you are not in the market this season to invest in some of the systems and filters mentioned above, there are still a few steps you can follow to help alleviate your allergies while indoors. For instance, if you haven’t had your ducts cleaned recently, it may be time to call a company or DIY to remove any build up that may be releasing back into your home’s air. You should also make sure your home is dusted and vacuumed frequently and your pets are washed and groomed regularly. Another tip is to make sure the space around your outdoor unit is free of debris. Lastly, consider having a tune-up on your AC to make sure its running at top efficiency.  Call us to schedule service or to get a free estimate today!

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