You might think of your HVAC system as being mostly for keeping your home warm or cold, but the filters in HVAC appliances such as air conditioning do an excellent job of removing allergens from the air. Allergy sufferers should know that their house is a place of sanctuary with a reduced risk of allergic attacks. Below are a few common allergens that you can remove with a filter.

Top Allergens that a Filter Can Eliminate

1. Pet Dander 

An allergic reaction can trigger by a pet’s fur, saliva, or urine, but people most commonly have responses to an animal’s dander. When they shed their coat, the skin cells create dander. If you have a pet, it is frustrating when allergy sufferers cannot enjoy time in your home, but having a high-quality HEPA filter in your air conditioning reduces the risk of an attack.

2. Pollen

Pollen is an allergen that’s usually associated with the outdoors, but it can still cause a problem at home if you track it inside or have indoor plants. As well as relying on filters to remove pollen from the air, you can prevent allergic attacks by changing clothes and wiping down pets to remove outdoor pollen after being outside. If you’re running the air conditioning, you can also keep windows closed to stop pollen from getting inside.

3. Dust Mites

Dust mites are like minuscule spiders, and they have eight legs with sticky pads on the tips that let them attach to household fabrics. Tiny particles from their fecal pellets, and to a lesser extent from their bodies, cause allergic reactions in many people. They are challenging to remove with regular cleaning, but HVAC filters help to remove these harmful particles.

4. Tobacco Smoke

Second-hand tobacco smoke can bring on asthma attacks and make them more severe for people with asthma, particularly children. The fine mesh of your filter will trap tobacco smoke, but smokers should avoid using tobacco inside homes or cars that are often used by children.

5. Mold Spores 

Indoor mold usually develops in dark and damp conditions, and can also come from some plants. Along with bathrooms, mold is often in a basement, so allergy sufferers should avoid sleeping in subterranean bedrooms. Although filters help to remove mold spores, you should always tackle it at the source and fully eliminate it.

Established in 1955, River Valley Air Conditioning is a family-run business serving Fort Mohave and Kingman, AZ, and surrounding areas. They offer residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC work, including installation, maintenance, repairs, and system design. With the largest staff in the tri-state area, they deliver reliable customer care from start to finish and are available for a 24-hour emergency call-out. To enquire, call (760) 326-3020 (Fort Mohave) or (928) 718-2520 (Kingman), or visit their website to learn more about their services.