Your HVAC system circulates air through your home to keep you comfortable throughout the year. However, if not cleaned or repaired regularly, it can circulate allergens like pollen, mold, and dust. With the help of your HVAC contractor and the following tips, you’ll ward off irritating allergens, no matter the season. 

How to Reduce Allergens in Your Home

1. Check Air Filters 

Your HVAC’s filter cleans the air that circulates through your home by trapping dust, pollen, and mold. Experts recommend changing your filter regularly — at least every 90 days.

If you have pets or a big family, your house might have more contaminants, so change the filter more frequently. Work with your HVAC contractor to create a schedule suited to your circumstances. Look for signs that it’s time for a change, like if you notice your furniture is dusty shortly after cleaning.

2. Air Purifiers & Dehumidifiers

When paired with your home’s HVAC system, an air purifier or dehumidifier can provide an added line of defense that keeps your home allergen-free. Whether you need an air purifier or dehumidifier will depend on the season and the humidity inside your home.

Air purifiers are ideal if the air in your home is dry. It can help your HVAC filter remove particles from the air. Their portability will allow you to move them to different trouble spots in your home.

A dehumidifier is ideal for humid environments that dust mites, mold, and mildew flourish in. By removing humidity, you’re making your home inhospitable for them.

3. Clean Air Ducts

According to experts, you should have your air ducts cleaned every three to five years. If one of your loved ones experiences allergies or asthma, you might consider doing it every two years. When you move into a new home or complete a remodeling project, get a cleaning and clear out any lingering debris.

If you’re not sure whether it’s time for a cleaning, look out for visible dust coming out of the vents and on your furniture. Also, if you suspect you have a mold problem or vermin infestation, both are good reasons to get a duct cleaning. Your HVAC contractor will get to the source of the problem.

Stay allergen-free this spring with the help of Nick Dolinic Heating & Cooling in St. Louis, MO. They’ve offered heating and cooling solutions for over 16 years. Their reliable and experienced technicians will repair, replace, or install varying models of HVAC equipment. For courteous and thorough HVAC services, call (314) 631-8222. Visit them online for special offers.