Finally freed from the icy grip of winter, spring should be a time of pure joy, complete with a ritual burning of winter clothing and an uninhibited run through the nearest meadow (or at least the nearest park). Alack and alas, when spring is in the air so are allergens, and if they negatively affect you springtime in the great outdoors can be anything but. But while we here at Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning can’t help you avoid allergens outside, we can help you avoid them inside. One of the most effective ways to minimize indoor allergens and the trouble they cause is with an air duct cleaning. Here’s how it works.
1. How Dirty Air Ducts Worsen Allergies
Air ducts circulate air from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system through your home throughout the year. Over time, these air ducts can become a collection point for a variety of allergens. Dust, pollen, mold spores, and pet dander naturally find their way into the ductwork from the outside and settle there (because our homes are not hermetically sealed). But every time your HVAC system runs, these allergens get blown back into your living spaces. So even if you’re regularly cleaning your home, dirty ductwork can keep reintroducing allergens into the air you breathe.
2. How Air Duct Cleaning Helps
A professional residential air duct cleaning by a company with expertise in duct cleaning services—like Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning—can make a world of difference during allergy season. Here’s what such a residential air duct cleaning will accomplish:
- Removes Built-Up Allergens
Cleaning out your ductwork eliminates the aforementioned dust, pollen, and debris that contribute to the kind of poor air quality that can cause the allergic among us such suffering. - Improves Indoor Air Quality
Allergens and their deleterious effects aside, with less dust, dirt, and debris of all kinds in your ventilation system, you’ll notice fresher, cleaner air in every room. - Boosts HVAC Efficiency
In any season, anything that blocks the smooth flow of air through your HVAC will lessen its efficiency. Thus, a proper air duct cleaning will deliver benefits beyond improved air quality (as important as that is, in and of itself).
3. Additional Tips for an Allergy-Free Home
To improve the air quality in your home, air duct cleaning is probably the most important step you can take. Here are a few more ways to reduce allergens inside your home:
- Replace Air Filters Regularly
HVAC filters get dirty, of course, and therefore need at least occasional replacing. Using HEPA filters, and changing them every one to three months, will go a long way toward effectively reducing the indoor airborne particles causing you and yours such misery. - Use an Air Purifier
Air purifiers are more budget friendly than ever. Put them to use wherever you can, but especially in bedrooms or high-traffic areas, where people tend to spend a lot of time. - Keep Windows Closed on High-Pollen Days
This should be a no-brainer, yet it’s worth mentioning: Check your local pollen forecast and keep allergens out on days when outdoor air quality will be particularly bad by keeping your windows closed. - Clean Frequently
For all the capability they seem to have, airborne allergens must still obey the law of gravity and thus settle onto surfaces. Vacuum with a HEPA filter and dust often to remove allergens from said surfaces before they have a chance to ride a gust from your HVAC system back into the air and into your body.
Ready to Breathe Easier?
Barring some desperate move to a plantless landscape, springtime will always bring allergens along with it and potential suffering to you. But springtime allergies don’t have to take over your indoor life, at least. By investing in professional duct cleaning services, you can significantly reduce the allergens in your home and enjoy a healthier, more comfortable season. Contact Holtzople Heating & Air Conditioning today to schedule your air duct cleaning. Our experts are here to help you improve your indoor air quality and fight back against the scourge of spring allergies. Your sinuses and lungs will thank you.