Fall is an enjoyable time of year for outdoor and indoor activities. However, if you suffer from allergies, you might not be able to enjoy it as much. Lucky, you can solve the problem with do-it-yourself maintenance and professional HVAC service. By getting furnace repair when needed and following these tips below, your heating system should work better in the fight against autumn allergies.

How HVAC Service Helps You Combat Fall Allergies

Changing Your Air Filter

A clean air filter quickly improves indoor air quality. Changing your filter is a simple do-it-yourself way to reduce the contaminating particles circulating throughout the home. For more effective screening, consider replacing your old flat filter with a pleated or rigid filter that carries a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating between 8 and 12. 

Cleaning Your Air Ducts     

Air ducts carry filtered air throughout your home, and when they’re clean they minimize the potential for allergens to circulate. However, duct cleaning is not routine maintenance, according to the EPA. Hire a professional heating contractor experienced in air duct cleaning for your type of system to ensure the job is done safely and correctly.      

Installing HEPA Filters

You might want to equip your HVAC system with an air cleaner that uses high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters. Discuss an upgrade with your contractor. HEPA filters offer relief to people with severe allergies. A knowledgeable HVAC service company will advise you on options such as modifying your current system or replacing it with a geothermal system.

For more than 55 years, the reliable team at Chuck Ollinger Plumbing and Heating in Erie County, PA, have been trusted by residents for their HVAC services. A family-owned company staffed with knowledgeable, friendly, and professional members, these cooling and heating contractors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about their services, including furnace repairs and maintenance, as well as geothermal system installations, by visiting them online now. To get a free quote or schedule an in-home appointment, call (814) 899-2809.