HVAC Maintenance Tasks to Cut Down on Allergens

Does one of your family members suffer from allergies? Keeping up with HVAC maintenance tasks is the best way to make sure your Fredericksburg, VA, home circulates fresh air.

Keep Your Filters Clean

Your HVAC system filters are there to prevent dirt and dust from circulating throughout your home. If you allow the filters to become dirty, then they won’t be able to perform their job properly. Dirty filters spread pollen, dust and dirt throughout your ductwork and home.

You should change the air filters every 30-90 days to help keep your home safe for anyone suffering from allergies. Dirty filters also cause more strain on your HVAC system, causing it to work harder than it should.

Install a High-Quality Filter

If you suffer from allergy or asthma symptoms, then you should look into purchasing a high-quality filter. The efficiency of air filters is based on a filter’s Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) rating. MERV ratings range from 1-20. If a filter has a high MERV rating, then that means it has finer filtration. In other words, dust particles and other airborne contaminants have a hard time passing through the filter.

Regulate Humidity Levels

Strive to keep the humidity level in your home at 40%. Biological growth results when there’s too much moisture in the air. It’s often enough to simply run your system each day to maintain proper humidity levels.

Get Your HVAC System Professionally Serviced

There’s only so much you can do on your own to make sure your central air conditioner unit and furnace operate in a way that maximizes air quality. Bring in an HVAC service professional twice a year to service the system.

It’s not difficult to make sure your Fredericksburg, VA, home is comfortable for allergy sufferers. Call us at Custom/Design so we can discuss your HVAC maintenance options.

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