HVAC Systems And Allergies
When you have allergies, you feel miserable throughout the day.
It is one of the worst feelings in the world, and you dread the upcoming "allergy season".
What's worse is that while you may have allergies to the irritants outside (i.
e.
pollen), you're typically only outside for a short period of time throughout your day.
Instead, like most people, you spend all your time indoors.
Well, did you know that the quality of the air indoors is usually at least 5 times more detrimental to your health as the quality of the air outdoors? That means you're literally basking your allergies in more polluted air than if you were to go outside.
Doesn't seem right, does it? Why is your indoor quality so bad? Often it has to do with your HVAC system.
There are many different facets of your HVAC system, and each can contribute to indoor air pollution in their own way.
This, of course, will exacerbate your allergy symptoms.
An HVAC expert would be able to come into your home and troubleshoot why you are experiencing allergy symptoms within your home, but you should also know what can be causing them so you can prevent an irritation in the future.
AIR FILTERS Air filters are designed to filter out the elements you don't want to "get in" to your living environment.
Those elements can be dander, pollen, dust, dirt, mites, etc.
If your filters become dirty and/or non-functional, those elements can sneak in, and build up large amounts.
That air that sneaks in with the nasty elements is then circulated throughout your house via your HVAC system, and now you have a pervasive problem for your allergies.
It is important to switch out your filters, or clean them if they are reusable, frequently.
The frequency with which you change out your filters will depend on the type of filter that you have and how quick the unwanted elements build-up on it.
Cheap filters can also let a lot of the "nasty" elements into your living space because they do not have the technological design to do so.
If you suffer from allergies, it is wise to upgrade from cheap filters to something like a HEPA filter which can trap up to 99% of unwanted elements.
DUCT SYSTEM Dirty, poorly designed, or incorrectly installed duct work can also let in pollutants that can aggravate your allergies.
Leaky ductwork, in particular, can contribute to the production of mold, as well as let in dust and other particles.
HVAC SYSTEM HVAC systems should be routinely cleaned at least once a year to ensure that the build-up of unwanted pollutants is not present within the system.
During the inspection, it should also be verified that there are no inherent flaws within the system that is contributing to more build-up.
It is one of the worst feelings in the world, and you dread the upcoming "allergy season".
What's worse is that while you may have allergies to the irritants outside (i.
e.
pollen), you're typically only outside for a short period of time throughout your day.
Instead, like most people, you spend all your time indoors.
Well, did you know that the quality of the air indoors is usually at least 5 times more detrimental to your health as the quality of the air outdoors? That means you're literally basking your allergies in more polluted air than if you were to go outside.
Doesn't seem right, does it? Why is your indoor quality so bad? Often it has to do with your HVAC system.
There are many different facets of your HVAC system, and each can contribute to indoor air pollution in their own way.
This, of course, will exacerbate your allergy symptoms.
An HVAC expert would be able to come into your home and troubleshoot why you are experiencing allergy symptoms within your home, but you should also know what can be causing them so you can prevent an irritation in the future.
AIR FILTERS Air filters are designed to filter out the elements you don't want to "get in" to your living environment.
Those elements can be dander, pollen, dust, dirt, mites, etc.
If your filters become dirty and/or non-functional, those elements can sneak in, and build up large amounts.
That air that sneaks in with the nasty elements is then circulated throughout your house via your HVAC system, and now you have a pervasive problem for your allergies.
It is important to switch out your filters, or clean them if they are reusable, frequently.
The frequency with which you change out your filters will depend on the type of filter that you have and how quick the unwanted elements build-up on it.
Cheap filters can also let a lot of the "nasty" elements into your living space because they do not have the technological design to do so.
If you suffer from allergies, it is wise to upgrade from cheap filters to something like a HEPA filter which can trap up to 99% of unwanted elements.
DUCT SYSTEM Dirty, poorly designed, or incorrectly installed duct work can also let in pollutants that can aggravate your allergies.
Leaky ductwork, in particular, can contribute to the production of mold, as well as let in dust and other particles.
HVAC SYSTEM HVAC systems should be routinely cleaned at least once a year to ensure that the build-up of unwanted pollutants is not present within the system.
During the inspection, it should also be verified that there are no inherent flaws within the system that is contributing to more build-up.
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