If you experience seasonal allergies, then springtime promises plenty of sneezing and sniffing after spending time outdoors. If you struggle to find relief inside at home, the problem could be your HVAC system. Here’s how to fight spring allergies with your heating and cooling system.

Why Seasonal Allergies Occur Indoors

Pollen enters your home several ways—a breeze through an open window, on clothes and shoes, and even in the fur of pets as they come inside. Allergens then circulate through the air, causing allergy symptoms indoors.

Combating this issue calls for a two-part strategy. First, allow fewer allergens inside by taking your shoes off and changing clothes upon coming inside, keeping doors and windows closed, and limiting time outside during high-pollen hours. Second, remove allergens in your home via methods like bathing pets regularly, vacuuming frequently, and performing HVAC maintenance and upgrades.

HVAC Solutions

Your HVAC system plays a pivotal role in filtering out allergens, irritants, and other contaminants in your home. This starts with changing disposable air filters every three months or washing reusable filters monthly. This will ensure your system has a fresh screen to clean your home’s air, removing irritants rather than circulating them.

Installing an air purification system is another excellent way to remove allergens from your HVAC system and house. If you have pets, this system will remove their dander from the air, which can curb allergies as well as odors.

Balancing your home’s humidity also helps eliminate allergens. Moist conditions encourage mold and mildew growth, which release spores that cause allergy-like symptoms at home. Installing a whole-home dehumidifier to keep levels between 40% and 50% will help everyone stay comfortable while discouraging mold growth.

Lastly, schedule annual maintenance with an HVAC contractor to ensure your system is clean and running efficiently. A technician can also alert you when more involved maintenance is necessary, such as thorough ductwork cleaning to remove built-up dust and dirt.

To keep your allergies in check this spring, have your HVAC system serviced by White Refrigeration of Alliance, OH. From furnace repairs to AC installation, they have offered a wide variety of trusted HVAC services to residents and business owners throughout northeast Ohio for more than 45 years. To schedule an appointment, call (330) 821-1243. Visit their website to learn more about their services.