Indoor Air Quality Solutions for Allergy Sufferers
Here in the greater Austin area, there isn’t much of an allergy “season.” Thanks to our warmer climate, it’s more like a yearlong assault on vulnerable eyes and noses! It’s the price we pay for having moderate temps for most of the year, but if you struggle with allergies, that provides nothing but cold comfort. Did you know September is a particularly bad month for allergies in the Bastrop area? And did you further know that there are a host of indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions that can ease your misery? There are, and Blue Ribbon has a winning strategy to help weary—and teary—homeowners! While keeping microscopic allergens completely out of your home is a losing battle, our team provides expert solutions for improving your IAQ, which can lead to less severe allergy symptoms for you and your family.
The 411 on IAQ
As you may know, indoor air quality is already somewhat regulated by your heating and cooling systems and their built-in filtration. That, however, is really just the bare minimum of regulating your home’s IAQ. Here are more ways you can help prevent allergy-inducing irritants from making their way into your home:
On the regular. Routine maintenance for your heating and cooling systems is a great first step toward improving your IAQ. Regular system tune-ups will help everything run more efficiently, and having your air filter changed periodically is a huge step in the right direction for keeping allergens at bay.
From dawn to dust. Removing as much dust as possible from your home is always at the forefront of good allergy hygiene. And while we know this can sometimes feel like a full-time job, reducing clutter, keeping surfaces dust-free and clean and daily or twice-daily vacuuming are great starts to ensuring better allergy care. And if your vacuum is of the HEPA filter variety, even better!
Lame ducts. Severe allergy sufferers may want to consider whole-home duct-cleaning services. These services can improve IAQ and eradicate any mold you may have in your home’s ductwork that could be contributing to your symptoms.
Say it again: “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” And while this could certainly be Texas’ state motto, we’re talking about the humidity within your home. Maintaining the proper levels of humidity inside is key to your comfort, and levels that are too high or too low can have effects on allergies. Depending on your needs and the humidity levels in your home, it may be time to consider getting a whole-home humidifier or dehumidifier.
Pure and simple. If you’ve done all of the above and are still sneezing your head off, it may be time to consider a whole-house air filtration system or air purification system that uses HEPA filters. While some use “air filtration” and “air purification” synonymously, there are differences between the two, most notable is that air filtration filters the air while air purification sanitizes the air.
Blue Ribbon Service When You Need It
Whether you need us for our expert IAQ solutions or our top-notch AC repairs in the greater Austin area, we’re always here to provide winning service for our customers. Our highly trained Blue Ribbon technicians deliver first-rate cooling, heating, plumbing and electrical services. Call us at 512.866.9161 or contact us through our website to schedule an appointment.