If anyone in your household has seasonal allergies, your HVAC system can help keep triggers at bay. By following a few simple tips—and harnessing the power of air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and filters—you can keep coughing, itching, sneezing, and watery eyes to a minimum. Here’s what you need to know.

What Are Some of the Most Common Spring Allergens?

In Ohio’s climate, airborne pollen and mold spores are two common spring allergens. Tree pollen poses the most significant problem in the early spring, while grass pollen runs rampant in late spring and early summer. Both of these allergens can enter your home through open windows and doors. They can also cling to your clothing while you’re out and then settle in your house upon your return.

How Can Your HVAC System Help Reduce Allergens?

Using your home’s cooling system to regulate the temperature—instead of opening the windows—is one of the easiest ways to keep allergens out during the warmer months. For maximum comfort and optimal health, however, take a few extra steps.

For example, seal all gaps and cracks around the windows and doors for additional protection from meandering pollen and mold. You should also use HEPA filters throughout your HVAC system to trap even more particles than the standard air filters.

If anyone in your family has especially severe allergies or a compromised respiratory system, installing UV lights inside the ducts can kill harmful mold and bacteria so they don’t circulate throughout the house. Adding a whole-house dehumidifier can also help because moisture contributes to the growth of mold and mildew.

To improve the air quality in your home this spring, have RC Rogers Company come out and tune up your HVAC system. This locally owned and operated company has been serving residential and commercial clients throughout Cambridge, OH, for more than a decade. After discussing your family’s needs, their knowledgeable technicians will devise practical solutions for meeting them. To schedule service, call (740) 685-8677. Explore their offerings on their website.