HVAC Plagued by Pollen? Here’s 3 ways to keep allergies OUT!

As those of us who suffer from seasonal allergies know all too well, warmer weather means more pollen and spores floating around in the air – not to mention the increased growth of dust mites and mold – that can trigger allergy symptoms at a moment’s notice. This is why you allergy sufferers often opt to ride out perfectly nice weather from the safety and shelter of an enclosed, air-conditioned room.

You think you’re safe now, right?...WRONG! If your HVAC is not properly maintained, you are simply jumping from the fire into the frying pan.

As a precaution, a media air filter can be installed in the return of your duct system to catch pollen and other particulates. This thick filter creates a durable barrier resulting in fewer pollen and dust particles passing through into your home and breathing air.

It is very probable that the condenser in your cooling unit got pollen trapped inside during its heaviest weeks, making it easy for residual grains to enter your home. This means pollen can still affect allergy sufferers even after allergy season. Washougal Heating & Cooling recommends a thorough condenser cleaning after spring allergy season has concluded, just to ensure that no remnants stealthily find their way into the air your family breathes.

Oftentimes, there are small holes left in duct systems as a result of wear and tear or sometimes even a flawed installation. The holes allow dust and allergens to enter your duct system, and ultimately, the air in your home. A thorough duct sealing guarantees that pollen cannot permeate the lungs of your home’s ventilation system.

Washougal Heating & Cooling is proud to offer annual maintenance as well as the services mentioned above to ensure you do not suffer this Spring and Summer. Enlist our licensed, expert HVAC technicians in your battle against spring allergy season.

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