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HVAC Allergy Filters. Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall. If you are a Texan, the seasons might not be particularly familiar to you because it is so hot in Texas for so much of each year. But if you are a Texan with allergies, you know when the seasons change based on your allergy symptoms. Because the Texas climate is generally temperate year-round, it is a hot spot for allergens such as oak in the spring, grasses in the spring and summer, ragweed in the fall, and cedar in the winter. If you have allergies, remember that your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can help when it comes to clearing the air! 

Aside from heating and cooling your home, your HVAC system also functions to eliminate various allergens from your indoor air. The air inside your home is often more polluted than the air outside because pollen, mold, and other allergens enter the home and become trapped. This can affect indoor air quality significantly. For individuals with allergies, an efficient HVAC system can be key for keeping allergy symptoms at bay. 

If your home has a central HVAC system, one way to help fight allergies is to have a better air filter installed. While permanent filters are useful, cleaning allergen particles from them adequately can be problematic. The simplest and most cost-efficient way to improve the effectiveness of your HVAC system is to replace your filter with a disposable one that has a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) rating between 11 and 13. (Higher MERV ratings are more effective than lower ratings.) The filter will catch allergen particles without impeding airflow and can be replaced easily when full (approximately every three months).

There are many air-filtering aids available to boost the effectiveness of your HVAC system even more. An air purifier is an air filtration system that can be integrated into your current HVAC system, as an additional protection measure against allergens such as pollen and other air pollutants. Air purifiers work with the basic air filters that are constituent parts of all HVAC systems; they trap and prevent allergen particles from circulating in the air throughout your home. Whether the air purifier you choose has a mechanical filter or a high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) air filter, it will help to further reduce airborne contaminants.

Ultraviolet lights can be added to your HVAC system as well. Ultraviolet (UV) lights are germicidal; this means that specific wavelengths of UV light attack bacteria, mold, and other allergens that can grow and build up within your HVAC system. When used in conjunction with your basic HVAC system, UV lights sterilize system parts as well as the air, eliminating allergens that can lead to an increase in allergy symptoms. Note: UV lights can be added to an existing HVAC system as a separate component, but some air purifiers are equipped with them; so, having such an air purifier professionally installed will give you more bang for your buck.

HVAC Allergy Filters. The Coolest is your Austin-based HVAC service and installation company. The experienced HVAC technicians at The Coolest are ready to assist with all your HVAC needs, including consulting on solutions for maintaining excellent indoor air quality. Contact The Coolest via their website or by phone at 512-468-6140 for more information.

Written by: Erika Mehlhaff

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