An HVAC system circulates air throughout your entire home, so it can also make a major impact on your indoor air quality. For allergy sufferers, removing contaminants like pollen, dust, and mold can dramatically improve your quality of life. Luckily, there are several HVAC features and steps you can take to help alleviate allergy symptoms.

3 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Allergy Season

1. Control Humidity

Low humidity makes the air dry, which can lead to sinus and skin irritation. High humidity can create an environment that’s ideal for mold and mildew, which are common irritants for allergy sufferers. In the summer, using a dehumidifier attached to your HVAC system can reduce the chance of mold spores forming. In the winter, a humidifier adds moisture to the air to improve comfort.

2. Change Filters

HVAC systems have filters that are designed to catch solid particles, like allergens, that get into the ventilation system. Check the filters monthly and change them with clean, quality, High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to continue catching as many contaminants as possible. You can also add air purifiers to your home so you can have multiple filters working at once.

3. Kill Germs

Bacteria and germs can also irritate allergy sufferers, and since they’re microscopic, they’re not always caught with filters unless they’re attached to things like dust or pet dander. Ultraviolet light can be used to kill germs as they pass through the ventilation system. Your HVAC contractor can install this germicidal light in the ductwork to disinfect the air as it gets circulated around the home.

If you want to improve your indoor air quality, the professionals at Philip Perkins Heating & Air Conditioning can help. The HVAC contractor has been serving both residents and businesses throughout the Middletown, OH, area for more than 30 years. The family-owned and -operated business employs a fully trained team that has access to all the latest equipment. Whether you want to improve indoor air quality or need heating or air conditioner repair, call (513) 423-7052 or visit the website for service.