Your House can Help Reduce Spring Allergies

Wouldn’t it be nice if your home could help you reduce your seasonal allergy symptoms? If you asked the professionals at Rainaldi Home Services, you would find that yes, your home can do that. And they can help make that happen.

So, how is it possible for your home to reduce your seasonal allergies? It all centers around your heating and air conditioning system, inside and outside. First, we’ll start outside by cleaning the area around your outdoor unit. Clearing debris from around your outdoor unit will assist in the system’s efficiency, as well as allowing your unit to pull in cleaner air.

Your HVAC unit pulls in air from the outside, circulating it throughout your home. Any dirt, dust, and debris can be drawn in, bringing allergies along.

Next, the air that is brought in is filtered through your system’s air filter. It’s essential to invest in high-quality air filters because, as they say, you get what you pay for. Look for a filter with a minimum MERV 8 rating (air filters are measured by particle filtration level, with 20 being the highest/best). You’ll want a filter that traps the smallest allergen particles.

Finally, remember that air filters should be checked monthly and replaced at least every quarter (three months) to ensure the HVAC system’s efficiency and air quality.

Sometimes air filters that are part of a home HVAC system need some assistance in cleaning the air. That’s why Rainaldi offers whole-house air filtration systems. These systems can take the air from the outside, pass it through the HVAC air filter, and fully filter out the allergens and particles in the air, relieving ~~the~~ symptoms associated with asthma, allergies, hay fever, etc. other breathing difficulties.

As the air passes through the air filters and home filtration system, it enters the living space of your home through the vents in your floor or ceiling. During your weekly cleaning, it is recommended that you dust your vents. Dust mites are a common indoor allergen that may not be caught by air filters or air filtration systems since they’re already in your home. Be sure to use a damp rag to pick up particles from the registers and return vents, eliminating the possibility of sending particles back into the air.

Another routine action that can reduce allergy symptoms and help increase your system’s efficiency is scheduling an HVAC maintenance appointment with Rainaldi Home Services. Having regular maintenance prolongs your equipment’s life, plus pinpoints potential significant issues that could happen at any time. Your Rainaldi technician can answer air quality questions and recommend best practices to improve your home’s air system. They can also recommend quality products and services to help save you money and frustration during allergy season.

Alleviating Allergies

Allergens are inside and outside of your home. But while you’re inside, your best defense against them is through your HVAC system. As your system circulates air throughout your home, it’s an important player in helping to alleviate your allergies. Below are some of the ways you can improve your indoor air quality through your HVAC system.

Use a high-quality filter.

Your HVAC system’s filter is a great way to improve your indoor air quality. A basic flat filter will generally have a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) rating of one to four and are designed to protect the furnace, not improve indoor air quality. Filters are available with ratings from one to 20 MERV. For allergy season, consider using a high-efficiency filter that can remove smaller particulate from the air. Don’t forget to change your air filter every three months or more frequently if you have pets.

Add dusting to your spring-cleaning list.

While you are dusting your blinds, shelves, and cabinets, add vents and registers to the list. Vents and registers are often-overlooked areas that can negatively affect your home’s air quality when ignored. Make sure to dust and/or vacuum these areas.

Clean around your outside HVAC unit.

Keeping the area around your outside unit clean and removing any debris helps ensure the air being pulled into your home is as clean as possible. A clean unit also allows your system to run efficiently.

Maintain proper humidity in your home.

If the humidity in your home is too high, it can heighten allergies. High humidity causes mold growth. By adding a dehumidifier to your HVAC system, you can control the humidity throughout your whole home, ensuring it’s just right!

Schedule HVAC maintenance.

Maintenance is the best and easiest way to reduce the number of allergens that enter your system, and spring is the perfect to time give your system a once over. Additionally, the number one reason air conditioners breakdown is due to the accumulation of dust and other particles in your home’s air. During a tune-up, your technician performs a cleaning of your system reducing the particulate. Regular maintenance is also key to fixing issues within your system before they become expensive, major problems.

If you live in the Orlando area, Rainaldi Home Services can help with all your HVAC system and air quality needs. Our professional HVAC technicians keep your system running properly through regular maintenance and can provide you with indoor air quality tips for your home. Give us a call [csa_client_dni] or schedule an appointment online.