Many common allergens can pollute the air in your home, such as bacteria, mold spores, pollen, dust, smoke, and pet dander. However, you can improve indoor air quality. With the help of a qualified HVAC contractor, your family will breathe easier. Below is more information about how you can do this.

How to Relieve Allergies by Keeping Indoor Air Clean

1. Keep Up With HVAC Maintenance

After a long winter, your HVAC system will need attention. If you want everyone in your house to breathe clean air, have a technician inspect your home’s furnace and air conditioner annually. In addition to cleaning and checking your system, they’ll recommend ways to alleviate your family’s allergies.

For example, they’ll advise you to change the filters regularly—about every three months. You may need to change them more often if you have pets in your home or considerable traffic. They may also recommend you upgrade your system’s air filter. One with a higher MERV rating is more effective at trapping polluting particles.

2. Clean the Ducts

During annual maintenance checks, service technicians will note if your ducts have dust, pet hair, and other allergens collecting inside. If this is the case, have a qualified service clean the ductwork in your home to improve airflow, air quality, and system efficiency.

3. Regulate Humidity Levels

Whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers can also improve indoor air quality. This is because air that is too dry is hard to breathe, while if it is too moist, it can condense and lead to mold. In Ohio, you should keep humidity levels around 45% for optimal function in the spring and summer. In winter, when the air is dry, restoring moisture will ease sore throats, sinus pressure, and irritation from dry skin, hair, and nails.

4. Install an Air Purifier

Consider upgrading the air filtration properties of your HVAC system with an advanced air purifier. It will not only trap harmful germs and viruses, but it will also neutralize their effects. Discuss options with an experienced HVAC contractor to obtain the right solution for your home. Single-room air cleaners, for example, are less effective at relieving respiratory troubles because they have a limited range.

If you want your home to be comfortable all year long, contact the HVAC contractors at Crescenze Cooling & Heating in Massillon, OH. They’ve served residential and commercial clients across Stark County for over 15 years, providing installations, maintenance, and emergency repairs. Their certified and insured teams will evaluate the condition of your furnace, air conditioner, and ducts and present you with sensible solutions. Visit them online to learn more about how they’ll help improve your indoor air quality, or call (330) 830-0800 to make an appointment for service.