Spring isn’t the only thing that’s in the air in South Jersey. As the weather begins to heat up, seasonal allergens like tree and grass pollen are leaving residents with itching, sneezing, runny noses, and more. Luckily, there are some simple steps homeowners can take with their HVAC systems to prepare for allergy season and protect their overall health.
In this blog, the HVAC experts at Clay’s Climate Control offer tips and tricks for prepping your HVAC system for the spring weather, along with recommendations on air quality solutions that can dramatically improve your comfort.
HVAC Spring Prep That Can Help Combat Allergens
Your HVAC system is responsible for filtering and distributing your cooled air throughout your South Jersey home. If your system isn’t properly maintained, it may not be as effective at removing airborne pollutants from your space. To combat spring allergies and reduce your symptoms, we recommend:
- Changing filters: Clogged or dirty HVAC filters can make it harder for your AC to remove dust, pollen, and mold spores from your indoor air. Change them every one to three months to ensure efficient filtration.
- Cleaning AC coils: Cleaning your coils removes mold and dust buildup that can accumulate and make allergies worse.
- Open vents: Open vents to create even air distribution throughout your home and prevent dust and allergens from being pulled from areas like your attic or basement.
Air Quality Systems That Help With Allergies
As another line of defense against seasonal allergies, homeowners can also invest in air quality systems that aim to improve overall comfort and health. These include:
- Home air filtration systems: These systems trap airborne allergens with HEPA filters or high MERV-rated filters to remove even the smallest particles from the air.
- Air-decontaminating UV lamps: With the power of UV light, these lamps destroy mold, bacteria, and viruses to reduce allergy triggers.
- Air purifiers: Available in portable and whole-home options, air purifiers use multi-stage filtration to combat smoke, pet dander, pollen, and more.
- Dehumidifiers: If excess moisture in your home has led to mold and dust mites, a dehumidifier can improve your indoor air quality significantly.
- Humidifiers: Dry air can worsen allergy symptoms as it irritates nasal passages and makes it harder to expel allergens.
Schedule Professional HVAC Maintenance
Want to ensure your system is in top-notch condition for the spring season? Schedule professional AC maintenance with a trusted local HVAC company. During a tune-up, an experienced technician will do a full assessment of your system to ensure it is clean and properly filtering, providing you with unmatched indoor air quality and the ultimate peace of mind.
Schedule HVAC & Air Quality Services With Clay’s
Prioritize your comfort and health this allergy season with HVAC and indoor air quality services from Clay’s Climate Control. As South Jersey’s trusted HVAC company, we provide superior service from committed and courteous professionals. Plus, we offer maintenance plans to help you streamline your HVAC care and save money.
Call Clay’s Climate Control today to schedule service for your South Jersey home.
