Spring is a beautiful season of the year. It provides a welcome break from the cold of winter. Flowers are in bloom and you can experience the warmth of the sun.
However, at this time of year, those who suffer from seasonal allergies are exposed to dander, pollen, and other allergens. That is why it is so essential to maintain the HVAC system in your home correctly, especially if anyone in the household suffers from allergies. Regular maintenance of the HVAC system can help prevent many of the discomforts that accompany allergies in the spring.
HVAC Maintenance Chester CT: How Your HVAC System Can Affect Allergies
The air in spring contains a lot of allergens that can be inhaled, leading to spring allergies. The HVAC system is responsible for moving air within the home. The air that passes through the HVAC system can be breathed in by those inside the house. Allergens such as mites, dander, and pollen can enter into your HVAC unit if you do not have the system properly cleaned and serviced. If you do not schedule maintenance, the system will simply spread the allergens throughout the home. That is why you may have more allergy symptoms in spring when you first use your air conditioner. It is likely that allergens such as pollen entered the HVAC system and they got blown around when the air conditioning is first turned on.
Maintain Your HVAC System Properly To Eliminate Spring Allergies
You can eliminate spring allergies by ensuring your HVAC is in top shape. Here is how you can start:
Install HEPA HVAC Filters In Spring
All air conditioning systems and all furnaces use filters to trap debris and dirt. The commonly used standard filters are not able to trap small particles such as mold spores or pollen. Instead, you should use HEPA filters to replace standard filters. These HVAC filters will trap the dust, pollen, spores, and even smoke particles in the air. A HEPA filter that has a MERV rating of at least ten will remove tiny airborne allergens from the air inside your home. You should consult with a professional HVAC technician to choose the right air filter for your system.
Be Sure To Regularly Replace Your HVAC Air Filters
The right sort of filter will help ensure that the air in your home is clean. However, you should check your HEPA filter monthly and replace it when it is dirty. A HEPA filter efficiently traps even tiny particles, meaning that you will need to replace it when it is dirty, especially in areas that have high pollen levels. If your filter is clean, it will keep the AC unit from overworking. Furthermore, it will ensure that it filters that air more effectively.
Clean Your Ducts On A Regular Basis For Good Air Quality
Dust mites, pollen, dirt, and mold spores accumulate in your HVAC ducts. If this happens, turning on the air conditioner can blow these pollutants all over the home. You should have your ducts cleaned regularly to prevent this. A trained HVAC technician can inspect your system, looking for molds as well as gaps in the ducts. They will follow up by cleaning the ductwork. After the ducts are clean, the crew can patch up any holes in the system.
The Importance Of Annual Preventative HVAC Maintenance
You can help your HVAC system last longer by scheduling regular preventative maintenance. When parts are broken or dirty, the entire HVAC system will have to work harder, causing it to break down sooner.
Preventative maintenance will include such tasks as cleaning out fans, blades, and coils and draining liquids from catch pans to prevent mold from growing.
Your HVAC system can help keep allergens such as pollen from getting into your home. Contaminants that cause allergies can be prevented from entering your home if your heating and cooling system is maintained correctly.
Spring allergies can affect you even if you stay indoors all the time. Make sure that you have clean air in your home that is free from allergens. Contact your HVAC maintenance contractor today.
In Conclusion
At Wilcox Energy, our friendly and professional NATE certified technicians can perform a wide variety of services on your HVAC system.
When you have Wilcox Energy performing your HVAC maintenance services, we will exceed your expectations. We provide the finest in HVAC maintenance, tune-ups, repair work, and installations. Our team of HVAC contractors is trained to get your HVAC system to perform efficiently and improve the quality of air inside your home. We offer our heating and cooling services at a competitive cost in your area.
We will provide you with a free estimate at your home. You can schedule an appointment by calling our office.
Some of the areas that we service include Centerbrook, Chester, Essex, Westbrook and these zip codes 06409, 06412, 06426, 06419 as well as all surrounding areas in Middlesex County, Connecticut.
For more information about heating and cooling systems, such as tune-ups, repairs, or installations, contact Wilcox Energy. You can click here to contact us or you can call us at (860) 399-6218. We offer a full line of affordable and trusted HVAC services.