Have you been sneezing more often lately? Are your eyes itchy? You’re not alone. Nearly about 1 in four adults experience seasonal allergies as the body reacts to pollen and other irritants. But you don’t have to sacrifice your spring happiness. Ernst Heating & Cooling of Hamel, Illinois, has tips for keeping the allergies at bay as you welcome a return to warmer weather and sunny days. Check out how your heating and cooling system can clear the air at home.
What’s happening the spring and how does it get into your heating and cooling system?
The new spring growth may be pretty, but it also likes to release pollen, which can irritate your immune system and lead to unwelcome coughing and congestion. You can’t escape allergens by staying inside, either. Pet dander, mold, and dust can hang out in your future, bedding, carpeting and other areas.
As heating and cooling system draws in outdoor air, it also is pulling in outdoor allergens. These outdoor irritants can mix and mingle with the indoor allergens as they travel around your home, making no space safe from a sneeze attack. But that same heating and cooling system can also help clean the air, and Ernst Heating and Cooling can help you figure out how to make it work for you – and control allergens throughout the year.
How can your heating and cooling system bring allergy relief?
Most of us think about air temperature when we think about our home comfort systems. But these intricate machines can also capture allergens and dust as they move air around your home.
Air filters are the first line of defense. If your system relies on forced air, it probably includes an air filter to protect the components from dust and dirt in the air. Air filters do a decent job of cleaning the air, but over time they can become dirty and clogged, forcing your system to work harder. Ernst Heating & Cooling recommends changing your air filter according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Humidity control brings its own valuable benefits when it comes to clearing the indoor air. Your AC will automatically grab excess moisture as it cools the air, making your home less hospitable to mold and dust mites. If your home still feels uncomfortably humid, talk to Ernst about a whole-house dehumidifier to keep humidity levels within the recommended 30%-50%.
Air filtration systems bring another level to the clean air in your home. These systems capture pollutants that can penetrate your heating and cooling system’s regular air filter. A whole-house air filtration system means you’ll enjoy cleaner air in every corner of your home. Certain air purifier models use powerful ultraviolet lights to zap bacteria, viruses and mold, cutting down on illnesses that can cool down summer plans quickly.
What clean air solutions are right for you?
We always welcome questions from customers about their indoor air quality options. If you haven’t yet booked your spring AC tune-up, let Ernst Heating & Cooling stop by to ensure that your home is ready for the scorching Midwest summer. Our professional technicians can talk to you about any air quality questions you might have. Or, call us directly with any questions at 618-217-1836 to schedule an indoor air quality consultation.
Don’t let allergy symptoms take over your good health. Take the sneeze out of spring with help from Ernst Heating & Cooling in Metro East.