subject: Relieving Fall Allergies With Indoor Air Quality Solutions [print this page] Ah, fall! While we love the cooler weather, the pumpkin spice coffee, and colorful changing of the leaves, we are not thrilled about the allergy season. Just as the spring allergy season was worse than usual, the fall season is expected to be equally as yucky. Unfortunately, the hot, dry summer has created perfect conditions for the creation and spread of ragweed, pollen, and dust, among others.
So what can you do to relieve the uncomfortable symptoms you may be experiencing already this season? Aside from seeing a physician, there are actually a few things you can do to keep the sniffles away"
1) Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned- While your heating system has sat unused since you turned it off last year, it has accumulated dust and other air particulates. The first time you turn on your furnace this season, these particles will be circulated through your duct system and delivered to the vents in your home, which will likely aggravate your allergy symptoms. Additionally, air ducts also often present ideal conditions for the growth of mold. Call your local HVAC company to have your air ducts cleaned!
2) Clean Regularly- You may not realize how much dust and other airborne particles are circulating through your home and settling on your indoor surfaces. If you are an allergy sufferer, you may find it beneficial to dust and vacuum your carpets once a week or more. Be sure to wear a mask to protect yourself from the allergens which are stirred up while cleaning! What about outdoors? Damp leaves are a perfect hiding spot for mold spores. Have a lawn professional handle leaf removal, or wear a mask if you do it yourself.
3) Invest in Indoor Air Quality Solutions- If you or a loved one are suffering from severe allergy symptoms or even asthma, you may want to consider investing in indoor air quality solutions which work in conjunction with your heating system to provide optimal indoor conditions. This includes whole home air cleaners which use a special filter to kill irritants in the air. (Learn more about air filters here.) Additionally, having the proper amount of humidity in your home can help. Humidifiers are a great way to alleviate your symptoms and are quite affordable.
You shouldn't have to be uncomfortable in your home. Fortunately, you can count on your local HVAC experts to help you alleviate your symptoms and improve the comfort and air quality within your home with great services and reliable Carrier products. When the watery eyes, runny nose, coughing and sneezing get to be too much, contact Wade Heating & Cooling in Pittsburgh for relief!
