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Seasonal Allergies & Ventilation...How Do They Relate?

Imagine it's summertime and you turned your home's A/C off and kept the windows shut for days. What would happen? Your home would likely fill with stuffy, hot, stagnant air and you probably wouldn't be able last very long in that home. What about if you left your A/C off but the windows open? You'd get fresh air coming in, but that air could be filled with pollen and all sorts of other allergens. If you were allergy prone, staying in your home would become your worst nightmare. Now imagine keeping those windows closed and just having your A/C on, which pumps cold, filtered, allergen-free air into your home. What is the result of this? No sneezing, runny nose, or itchy eyes. This is the ideal. A great air conditioner coupled with great ventilation is the key to your summer being allergy free (or at least for the most part).

But What Does an HVAC System Do?

Your HVAC system (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) has a number of responsibilities. Ventilation plays an important role in keeping your home sans allergens. Ventilation takes the dirty, allergy-triggering air out and replaces it with clean and purified air. Anytime you walk into your home or open your windows or doors, you allow air into your home. Air chock-full of allergens, contaminants, and even toxins. Proper ventilation is responsible for removing these from your space. Air conditioning also plays a big part in reducing allergies. It is primarily responsible for filtering and purifying the air that enters your home, in addition to conditioning it.

Protecting Your Home From Allergens

If your allergies are as bad indoors as they are outdoors, perhaps poor indoor ventilation is the culprit. But, what else could be the cause? There are a plethora of factors that play into allergies, including diet, sleep, and hygiene. There are a number of helpful tips for those seeking relief.

In terms of your HVAC system, here is what to do to protect your home: If you don't have an HVAC system already installed, install one. Once you have an HVAC system, use it! Use your A/C in place of opening the windows, this will reduce the number of airborne allergen particles that enter your home. Schedule maintenance for your HVAC system to ensure it is running properly. If you are in need of air conditioner repair, get that done. Be sure to replace the filters on your A/C. These are just a few of the things you can do to build up your home's defenses against allergens, but they are crucial steps in making your home a safe place and keeping you healthy and sneeze free.

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