Inside The Industry: How To Decrease Allergens in Your Home
Studies have found that air quality is often worse inside of Americans’ homes than it is outside in large part because of all of the allergens that are allowed to circulate through our heating and cooling systems. The Florida AC repair experts at American Air & Heat know that this does not have to be the case and encourage you to follow a few simple steps to reduce allergens in your home and improve your indoor air quality.
Installing HEPA air filters in your home and cleaning them regularly is one of the best way to remove the tiny allergy-causing particulates that circulate throughout your home heating and cooling system. HEPA filters have a 97 percent efficiency at removing particulates at the 0.3-micron level, which means they remove nearly all dust particles, dust mites, pollen, dander and mold spores from the air.
After you install HEPA filters in your system, American Air & Heat recommends that you have your ducts cleaned. It is likely that you have dirt and dust accumulated in your ducts thanks to years of not having HEPA filters. These small particles are able to make their way through your HVAC system and into your home’s air because they have made it into the ductwork. Cleaning your ducts will remove these allergens and improve the quality of air that is allowed to go through your home.
“You will also want to keep your windows closed, especially during allergy season,” says Matt Boni, President of American Air & Heat. “Outdoor air brings with it all kinds of pollution and allergens, all of which get trapped in your home when you close your windows again.” Learn more about HEPA filters and reducing allergens in your home at American Air & Heat’s website.
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