Your HVAC system, including your ductwork, plays a significant role in your home’s Indoor Air Quality. Dust, pollen, pet dander, and even dangerous mold spores can collect in your ducts, circulating allergens throughout your home. This can have a substantial impact on your family’s health and comfort.
In this blog post, we’re going to give you five effective ways to minimize those allergens, keep your ductwork clean, and breathe better air.
1. Change Air Filters Regularly
Your HVAC filter is the first line of defense against airborne allergens. A clogged or dirty filter allows dust and debris to circulate through your home. As a regular part of your Heating & Air unit’s maintenance, this filter should be changed, typically every 1 to 3 months. (HVAC Maintenance is a part of our Peak Maintenance Plan.)
2. Seal Leaky Ducts
Leaks in your ductwork can pull in dust, dirt, and allergens from areas like attics, crawl spaces, or basements, then distribute them throughout your home. These leaks could have a serious impact on both your indoor air quality, as well as the efficiency of your HVAC system. With the Department of Energy estimating that 90% of residential ductwork has leaks, this is an extremely common problem.
We use Aeroseal, a modern and safe duct sealing technology, to keep those allergens out.
3. Professional Duct Cleaning
Over time, dust, mold, and other contaminants can build up inside your ductwork. As part of our Aeroseal Duct Sealing service, we can clean your ductwork and remove these allergens, improving your air circulation and overall air quality. If you’ve been noticing dust buildup, odors, or your family’s allergy problems are getting worse, you may need a duct sealing service with duct cleaning.
4. Air Purifier and UV Light Systems
Do you have family members that suffer from allergies or asthma? Consider two different Indoor Air Quality products: Air Purifiers and UV Light Systems. Air purifiers can help trap allergens that pass through your HVAC system, preventing them from recirculating. UV light systems installed in your ductwork can also help eliminate mold, bacteria, and viruses before they spread through your home. (Read more about other Indoor Air Quality products.)
5. Maintain Proper Humidity Levels
Your indoor air humidity should be kept between 30% and 50%. Having air that’s too humid plays a part in mold and mite growth, which could
be having an adverse effect on your family's health. On the other hand,
air that’s too dry can make allergy symptoms worse. Balance is key. Whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers can help maintain
the proper humidity in your home.
Conclusion
In conclusion, you can create a healthier environment in your home with regular HVAC maintenance and filter replacement, attending to leaks and buildup in your ductwork, and maintaining the right humidity.
Engle Services offers Aeroseal Duct Sealing, HVAC Maintenance, and Indoor Air Quality services in Sylacauga, Talladega, Birmingham, Shelby County (Hoover, Chelsea), Alabaster, Pell City, Dadeville, Wetumpka, Montgomery, Fort Walton Beach (Florida) and all their surrounding areas.
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