Allergens exist in every home, creating respiratory problems for many Easley, SC, residents. However, a well-equipped HVAC system can significantly reduce the number of allergens in a home. Here’s what you need to know about optimizing your home’s HVAC system to reduce allergens and relieve allergies:
What are Common Household Allergens?
Try as you may to keep a home clean, microscopic pollutants remain in the air. Biological growth in damp areas will emit allergens into the air, springtime ushers in pollen and pets bring a lot of dander inside. In addition, cockroach and dust mite droppings stay airborne for a short while before they attach themselves to heavier airborne pollutants and land onto furniture.
What Filters Should You Use?
You need your HVAC’s filter to catch the tiniest particles in it. With a range between 1 and 20, a MERV rating tells you how well a filter does its job. High-efficiency filters start at 14.
While HEPA filters are great, they should only be used in updated centralized HVAC systems designed for use with HEPA filters. That’s because a HEPA filter would put stress on an older residential system, and you want to maintain your unit’s efficiency.
How Can You Reduce Allergens?
There are several ways that a home’s central HVAC system can be altered to get rid of airborne allergens. A high-efficiency filter would greatly reduce allergens. However, an air purifier attached to the HVAC unit would let your system do a much better job. Humidity in homes triggers asthma and encourages biological growth. A whole-home dehumidifier in the summer takes care of those things.
Taking these measures will relieve allergies for people who suffer from respiratory problems. When you’re ready to improve your home’s air quality, contact Complete Heat & Air. We’re standing by to help you breathe easier and lead a healthier life inside your home.
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