If you suffer from seasonal allergies or are allergic to pet dander, it can feel like your allergens are everywhere. But in your own home, there’s a lot you can do to get cleaner air for lasting comfort. To start with, talk to your local heating and cooling service about how your HVAC equipment can help filter out allergens.

The Challenge

Your air conditioner can help improve your air quality, but it isn’t automatic. In fact, if you neglect your air filter or use the wrong type, the recirculated air in your home can actually make the allergen situation worse. If you’ve run into this issue, you need to make a few simple changes to improve air quality.

Your Filter

First, it’s vital to change your filter regularly so it can do its job and remove irritants from the air. Different types of filters have different life spans; the manufacturer’s recommendations should be on the packaging. But if you’re in doubt, hold your air filter up to the light. If you can’t see light through it, it’s clogged and needs to be replaced.

Your air conditioner alone may not be improving your air quality, but with a few simple adjustments, it can. To get started, check your air filter. If you’re not sure how or need recommendations, call a local heating and cooling service for help.

For 72 years, Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning in Middletown, OH, has served residents and businesses throughout Southwestern Ohio. Their skilled technicians provide a full range of heating and cooling services, including installation and repairs for air conditioners, furnaces, and boilers. To schedule a service visit, call them at (800) 397-8975 or send a message online.