Clean Air Solutions for Managing Seasonal Fall Allergies

With changing seasons, optimizing your HVAC system for clean air solutions can make a big difference in your home’s air quality. Common allergens like mold spores and ragweed can easily find their way indoors, worsening allergy symptoms. Fortunately, our trained and certified technicians have identified a few strategies that can help reduce these allergens and improve your home's comfort.

Routine HVAC Maintenance and Filter Changes

Keeping your HVAC system well-maintained is one of the best ways to improve indoor air quality. Regular HVAC check-ups ensure that your system is operating efficiently and free of dust, mold, or other contaminants that could worsen allergy symptoms. Be sure to replace your air filters every 1-3 months, especially during high-allergy seasons.

• Best practices: Schedule an HVAC check-up at least once a year to catch potential issues before they become more significant problems. Regular filter changes ensure that your system runs efficiently and effectively filters out allergens.

Schedule a Duct Cleaning for a Healthier Home

Your home’s ductwork is often an overlooked component of indoor air quality, but it plays a vital role in circulating clean air throughout your living spaces. Over time, dust, pet dander, pollen, and other allergens accumulate in your air ducts, recirculating through your home every time your HVAC system runs. These contaminants can compromise air quality, trigger allergy symptoms, and reduce system efficiency without regular cleaning. According to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), dirty ducts can circulate dust, mold, and other pollutants into your living spaces, affecting your health and overall comfort.

• Pro tip: If it’s been over eight years since your last duct cleaning—or if you’re noticing an increase in allergy symptoms like sneezing, coughing, or congestion—scheduling a duct cleaning can significantly improve the quality of the air you breathe.

Incorporate UV Light Systems

UV light technology is another effective solution for reducing airborne allergens. Installed directly into your HVAC system, UV light systems use ultraviolet rays to kill mold, bacteria, and viruses that may be present in the air circulating through your home. This technology is beneficial in humid areas of your HVAC system where mold might grow.

• The benefit: UV lights are an efficient, hands-off way to clean the air inside your home and reduce allergy triggers like mold and bacteria.

Upgrade Your HVAC with HEPA Filters and iWave Air Purifiers

When improving indoor air quality, upgrading your HVAC system with advanced filtration and purification options is critical. Start by installing HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters, designed to trap 99.97% of particles, according to the EPA, including common allergens like pollen, pet dander, and mold spores. While standard filters are effective for larger particles like dust, HEPA filters offer far superior protection, ensuring that your system circulates cleaner, healthier air throughout your home. However, due to their higher resistance, not all HVAC systems can handle HEPA filters, so it’s essential to consult a professional before upgrading.

Consider having an HVAC technician install an iWave air purifier to your system for extra protection. This innovative technology uses bi-polar ionization to neutralize allergens, bacteria, viruses, and odors without producing harmful byproducts. Unlike standard purifiers that trap contaminants, iWave purifiers actively neutralize them, creating a cleaner and more comfortable indoor environment.

• Why it matters: Combining HEPA filters with an iWave air purifier ensures that your HVAC system not only captures but also neutralizes allergens and pollutants, making your home a haven from fall allergies.

Implementing these clean air solutions can create a healthier, more comfortable home this fall. Whether upgrading to HEPA filters, adding an iWave air purifier, or cleaning air ducts, having a professional install and maintain these systems will help reduce allergens and improve indoor air quality.

For more information on Atlas Butler's clean air solutions or to schedule your fall furnace maintenance check, please call 1-800-FURNACE or visit atlasbutler.com.