3 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality for Spring Allergy Relief

Air Quality Tips to Combat the Effects of Allergy Season 

With April showers come May flowers and an influx of spring pollen. In the spring, yellow pollen can be seen coating car exteriors and floating in the air, and it can be hard to escape the negative health effects of breathing in the particles. Almost everyone can feel the effects of allergy season, with symptoms such as itchy eyes, runny noses, and irritated throats. 

Improving indoor air quality can help homeowners combat the symptoms of allergies by reducing the number of allergens in the air. One can optimize the HVAC system for the springtime to keep the indoor air quality clean and breathable. Here are three tips for how homeowners improve their indoor air quality this spring. 

Whole-Home Air Purifier

The most significant difference between air purifiers is the size of the particle that they can remove from the air. Some air purifiers can only remove the large particles from the air, but the small particles are the most harmful when inhaled. 

High-quality air scrubbers remove 99.9% of airborne particles, even of the most microscopic sizes. They are often found in commercial environments such as hospitals and other health care buildings. One can use small air purifiers to improve the air quality in each room, but a whole-home air purifier is best for removing allergens from the air for the most effective results. 

Benefits of Dehumidifiers During Allergy Season

Dehumidifiers are devices that remove moisture from the air. They can offer benefits for homeowners during allergy season by reducing the number of mold particles in the air. Using a dehumidifier prevents the growth of mold by keeping moisture levels low. Inhaling mold particles negatively affects respiratory health, which further aggravates pollen allergy symptoms. 

UV air sanitizers are another device that improves indoor air quality during allergy season. Like air purifiers, UV air sanitizers circulate the air inside the home through the system to clean it. UV air sanitizers use UV light to kill off bacteria, germs, and viruses in the air. UV air sanitizers are highly effective at keeping the indoor air clean and free from illness-causing airborne particles. 

AC Filter Replacement

Keeping up with annual AC maintenance can go a long way in getting the HVAC unit ready to handle the demands of springtime. One of the homeowners' most important maintenance steps is AC filter replacement. HVAC units have a mesh filter covering air intake to prevent dust and other particles from entering the unit. Air filters need to be changed every three months for the average home. 

Replacing the air filter on time is essential for ensuring that airborne particles of dust, dirt, and hair do not clog up the inside of the AC system. Without a clean filter, the HVAC system will continue to cycle dust and dirt back into the air. Some types of AC filters are better than others at filtering out allergens. Switching out the home’s air filter for a high-quality air filter made for allergy season will help to keep the indoor air cleaner this spring. 

About Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning 

Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning has been the preferred HVAC company for Boston, MA, homeowners for over fifty years. They have a long-standing relationship with their community as the go-to company for heating, cooling, and air quality services. Give them a call today to schedule an appointment for AC maintenance in Boston, MA! 

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