You always go the extra mile to keep your family healthy. From cooking nutritious meals to getting regular exercise, you strive to ensure your family remains healthy and happy. You may overlook how important your HVAC system is to help reduce indoor allergens. If you notice someone in your family struggles with allergies or has colds more often than others, the culprit might be your HVAC system. Here are some steps to minimize allergic triggers through your HVAC system.

1. High-Quality Air Filters

The air filter in your HVAC system catches dust, debris, and other allergens from the air and stops it from returning to the house. You should always use HEPA filters. They can catch up to 99.97% of airborne particles. This includes dust mites, pet dander, and pollen. Your air filter should be changed every 30 to 60 days, depending on factors in the home, such as pets.

2. Regular HVAC Maintenance

Your HVAC system needs professional maintenance twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall, that includes cleaning coils, changing filters, and inspecting ductwork. Regular HVAC maintenance improves the system’s efficiency. It also helps reduce indoor allergens and other air quality issues that can affect your family’s overall health.

3. Duct Cleaning

If the air in your home seems never good enough, the ducts might be the culprit. Over time, allergy triggers, dirt, and other debris can settle in your ducts. Cooled and heated air can pick up these allergens and force them back into the home as cooled and heated air moves through the ducts. The only option is to have your ducts cleaned.

4. Humidity Control

Humidity in your home can create a breeding ground for dust mites and mold that significantly impact your indoor air quality. Through ventilation and dehumidifiers, your HVAC system can help control the humidity in the space. You keep the humidity in your home between 30 and 50 percent to avoid allergy sources and other problems affecting air quality.

5. Air Purification Systems

You can integrate an air purification system with your HVAC system to make the air in your home cleaner. UV air purifiers are great for filtering out mold spores, viruses, and bacteria. This can help ensure safer air quality and reduce the chances of an allergy attack. You can also find an air purifier with HEPA filters for additional allergen reduction.

6. Ventilation and Fresh Air Intake

Maintaining proper ventilation and ensuring good airflow throughout your home is essential to reduce indoor allergens and improve air quality. Installing a fresh air ventilation system that works with your HVAC system to clean the outdoor air brought into the home is possible. This system can also play a part in removing stale, allergen-laden indoor air. This system makes an outstanding investment if your home is tightly sealed for energy efficiency.

7. Zoning Systems for Allergy Relief

A zoning system with an HVAC system allows you to determine the airflow in each room. If you have never used rooms, you don’t have to heat and cool them with a zoning system. You can direct the filtered air into your spaces by dragging allergy triggers from unused rooms.

Breathe Easier With a Well-Maintained HVAC System

A well-maintained HVAC system can be the key to reduce indoor allergens. A little maintenance and proactive steps ensure your HVAC system is running optimally. When you’re ready to increase the air quality in your home by minimizing the cause of allergies, contact Capital City Comfort Solutions to learn how we can help.