Even though summer is winding down in Shreveport and Bossier City, allergy season is far from over. Late-summer pollen, dust buildup, and sticky Louisiana humidity can all make their way into your HVAC system and keep circulating through your home. If you’ve been sneezing more indoors, your air conditioner may be part of the problem.
The good news? With a little preventative HVAC care, you can help reduce allergens and keep your home more comfortable. At LenAire, we’ve been helping local families breathe easier for over 30 years, and we’re here to share a few simple ways to keep allergens under control as we move into fall.
1. Replace Air Filters Regularly
Your air filter plays a crucial role in controlling allergens. When it’s dirty, your system can’t trap dust and pollen effectively—and those particles end up back in your air.
- Best practice: Change your filters every 1–3 months, or more often if you have pets.
- Why it helps: Clean filters reduce the allergens circulating in your home while keeping your HVAC system running efficiently.
2. Keep Your Ducts Clean
Think of your ductwork as the lungs of your home. Over time, dust, debris, and allergens can build up inside. If left unchecked, your HVAC system may end up blowing those irritants back into your living spaces.
- Best practice: Have your ducts inspected during seasonal maintenance.
- Why it helps: Clean ducts mean cleaner air for your family.
3. Prevent Mold and Mildew with Coil and Drain Maintenance
Moisture naturally builds up inside your air conditioning system. Without proper drainage, it can encourage the growth of mold and mildew—two of the most common triggers of allergies.
- Best practice: Schedule annual HVAC maintenance so coils can be cleaned and drain lines flushed.
- Why it helps: This keeps moisture under control and stops mold spores from spreading.
4. Balance Humidity Levels
Did you know humidity impacts allergens? High humidity encourages dust mites and mold, while very low humidity can irritate your sinuses. The right balance is key for comfort and health.
- Best practice: Ask LenAire about installing whole-home dehumidifiers or humidifiers.
- Why it helps: Proper humidity control makes your home less inviting to allergens.
5. Schedule Preventive HVAC Tune-Ups
The best way to keep allergens under control is with regular maintenance. During a tune-up, LenAire’s expert technicians check your air filters, coils, ducts, and more to make sure everything is clean and running smoothly.
- Best practice: Schedule a tune-up at least once a year, ideally in the spring before allergy season hits.
- Why it helps: Preventive maintenance not only improves indoor air quality but also keeps your HVAC system efficient and reliable.
Breathe Easier with LenAire
Reducing allergens in your home starts with a healthy HVAC system. With over 30 years of experience, LenAire is here to keep your system in great shape while improving the air you breathe.
Call us today to schedule preventative HVAC maintenance and enjoy cleaner, healthier air for your home.
