Your Home’s HVAC System & Protecting Against Seasonal Allergies
Seasonal allergies can be the bane of a mid-Michigan homeowner’s spring and summertime activities. Simply going outside and enjoying your garden can be difficult to do if you are an allergy sufferer. Thankfully, your home’s HVAC system can be the perfect line of defense against those pesky particles that leave you and your family feeling miserable. Therefore, keeping on top of its maintenance and taking extra steps to protect your home against allergens will make spring and summer for you much more enjoyable. If you need help keeping your HVAC system functioning at its peak this season, choose Bendon Heating & Cooling as your go-to HVAC specialist! You can reach us at (989) 763-9381 to schedule a consultation for HVAC repair or servicing with one of our expertly-trained HVAC technicians!
Tips to Improve HVAC Performance Against Seasonal Allergies
Regularly Change Out Filters – The air filters you have placed in your home’s HVAC system are the way to get many allergens and other irritants out of the air you breathe inside. If you haven’t been regularly changing these filters, their ability to filter out the harmful allergens will be greatly reduced and you could wind up feeling those negative effects. Additionally, a clogged air filter will make it harder for your HVAC system to keep your home properly cooled off as they restrict airflow. Make it a habit to change out air filters at least monthly during the spring and summer months to keep up your HVAC system’s performance. You might even choose air filters specifically made to reduce allergens further.
Keep Windows Closed During Peak Allergy Season – We all like to have the fresh air from outside blowing in when the weather is gorgeous. However, this also invites those very allergens that you are trying to avoid. While your HVAC system is pumping cool air throughout your home, keep your windows closed so that fewer irritants enter your home.
Keep Your System Serviced & Cleaned – Keeping your system properly serviced before the start of spring and summer can greatly improve its functionality when it hits peak cooling season. In between servicing appointments, you can improve its performance by keeping the ductwork and air vents clean from dust and other potentially harmful invaders such as mold and mildew. Regularly keep your air ducts dusted to minimize the amount of debris that enters the system. It can also be beneficial to schedule an appointment with a dedicated duct cleaning company to clean your HVAC system’s ductwork.
