Suffering from allergies can be an unpleasant experience. But did you know that you can use air conditioning to help reduce your allergy symptoms? Here are three tips to combat allergies with your AC in Elgin, IL.
1. Replace Your AC Air Filter Often
Whenever air from your home passes through your AC, it also goes through an air filter. That removes dust, dirt, and allergens before the air cycles back into your home. However, your AC air filter has a limited capacity and requires frequent replacement.
On average, you will need a new AC filter after every three months of use. You can change your filter more frequently than that to combat your allergy symptoms further. If you have a mini-split AC, its filters are washable and you clean them once a month.
2. Upgrade Your AC Air Filter
The primary purpose of your AC air filter is to keep its inner workings from getting dirty. As a result, a standard AC air filter will capture only a limited amount of allergens. The good news is that you can easily upgrade your filter to a more effective one.
Look for an AC air filter with a MERV rating of 11 or 13. Those will capture a higher percentage of allergens passing through your AC. Most modern AC systems work fine with them if you purchase the correct size filter.
3. Schedule Regular AC Service
Finally, keeping your AC as clean as possible and in good condition will help minimize allergens in your home. To make that happen, schedule preventive maintenance at least once a year. An HVAC technician will inspect, clean, and adjust your system to work optimally during the visit.
Regular duct cleaning is vital if you or anyone in your home has allergies. We also offer air cleaners, filtration systems, and air scrubbers to help improve your home’s air quality. Call Climate Control Services, LLC today, and we’ll devise an indoor air quality solution just for you!
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