For some, finding relief from allergies during the fall is challenging. You can’t do much about the outside environment, but a quality HVAC system can provide a formidable line of defense against potential allergens and contaminants affecting your indoor air quality. With so many family gatherings and intimate events coming up this season, consider the following to improve the air quality of your home.

Fighting Allergies With Your HVAC System

1. Clean Air Ducts

Proactive air filter maintenance can help keep the air ducts in your home free of buildup, but that doesn’t mean the air ducts are without dust and other airborne debris. Since the ductwork provides a direct channel into your home, any contaminants floating through or settling are likely to enter your home and negatively affect the indoor air quality. Vacuum vents and hire a professional to remove debris from your ducts.

2. Replace HVAC Air Filters

A quality air filter with a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) of 8 or more is much more effective at capturing harmful particulates than cheaper, fiberglass filters. Replace or clean the filter every two to three months. By doing so, you can prevent respiratory problems due to airborne pollutants; plus, clogs make the system work harder and can drive up utility bills.

3. Install an Air Purification System

Modern air cleaners filter out even the smallest particles to help you breathe easier in your home. Some higher-end air purification systems can also attract particles with an electrostatic charge. For those with severe allergies, consider a HEPA filter, which is a separate air filtration system that works independently from your current HVAC system but can easily integrate into your daily life.

If you want to be warm, comfortable, and allergy-free during the fall season, turn to Schenerlein & Sligar, Inc., in Steubenville, OH, for HVAC service, repairs, or upgrades. With a rich tradition that dates back more than a century, their skilled technicians are dedicated to providing passionate service and improved indoor air quality for residential, commercial, and industrial clients alike. To learn more about how they will help keep you comfortable this autumn, call (740) 282-5184. Visit them online for more information.